A childhood in Normandy forms the basis of one of the world’s greatest fashion houses. In Dior. In Memories of Childhood, Laurence Benaïm delves into the early years of Christian Dior and shows how Granville, the family home Les Rhumbs, and the surrounding coast permanently shaped his vision of beauty. From flowers and gardens to Belle Époque silhouettes, costumes and British influences: it was here that the templates were born that would later define Dior’s DNA. Richly illustrated with images from family archives and fashion photography, this book offers a clear portrait of Dior’s origins and his enduring influence to the present day.
Laurence Benaïm | Rizzoli | 9780847876914 | English edition | €39,95