Customer Reviews:
 Amazing collection March 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an amazing book following the House of Dior. The selection of pictures are phenomenal and the quality of the book itself is fantastic. I have it on my coffee table, and everyone that sees it, picks it up and looks at it for hours. Gorgeous book. Far superior to any other books about Dior that I've come across.
The Best Book about Dior March 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Dior", is simply the best book around that explores the history of this legendary Couture House. It is full of the most beautiful Images and truly shows the luxury of Dior Haute Couture. The book begings with Christian Dior, Master Himself, then goes on to Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Boehm, Gianfranco Ferre, and John Galliano. The Images depict the allure of each crators' masterpeices, and the craftsmanship inside a Dior Haute Couture garment. The cover of the book is stuning on its' own. I'am sure this book will one day be a collectos item!
Dior at its' best March 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book that provides plenty of fantastic images and history of the house. Great as a table book as well as research.
DIOR January 22, 2008
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a HUGE book, but I suppose in order to sum up all that is Dior it takes a redwood. This book is exhaustive and it traces the Dior fashion house from the Elegant Mr. Dior to the iconoclast Galliano. I for one love the way Christian Dior made a woman look, his style was revolutionary in many ways, but traditional at the same time. His most famous proteget Yves St. Laurent, pales in comparison to the master, as an innovator and as a designer in general, though Mr. St. Laurent was certainly a great talent in his own right. As for the current work of the house of Dior, to be honest i of course like the coutour that reflects Christian Dior, but some of the more outlandish styles as reflected by in house designer Galliano leaves a bit to be desired, and what is up with his personal look, where Mr. Dior exuded class, Mr. Galliano looks like he's trying out for a Chelsea production of Pirates of Pensance, but I digress. I like for instantance what Tom Ford did for the House of Gucci, but I'm not that please with the direction Galliano has taken Dior, but alas that does not preclude my enjoyment of this fantastic book. A fitting tribute to one of Europes great fashion houses.
A Huge Book Full of Gorgeous Pictures November 25, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
By far this is the largest book I have ever owned. Gigantic size, sharp photography, and heavy cardstock paper. Definitely a coffee table book, since it's too heavy to carry around town!
A superb overview of the Dior house, from its inception in 1947 under Christian Dior, to the widely acclaimed John Galliano of today. The book is full of historical photographs, as well as closeups of garments on display at the V&A Museum. Garments include Christian Dior classics from 1947-1957, as well as Galliano's "homeless tramp" exhibition and theatrical shows. For anyone who loves Dior, I highly recommend this book.
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