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# Origin story of the iconic 'New Look' First-person Dior autobiography Inside 1940s-50s Paris Haute Couture Dior by Dior

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## Summary

> ✨ Own the story behind the style — Dior by Dior, where fashion history meets personal legacy.

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- **What is this?** Dior by Dior
- **How much does it cost?** R525 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Meet the Makers & Models:** Get exclusive insights into Dior’s creative team and runway stars.
- • **Step into Dior’s World:** Experience the intimate journey of Christian Dior, told by the man himself.
- • **Unlock Haute Couture Secrets:** Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of Paris fashion’s golden era.
- • **Witness the Birth of a Legend:** Learn how the revolutionary 'New Look' reshaped fashion forever.
- • **A Must-Read for Fashion Insiders:** Elevate your style IQ with the story that inspired a global fashion empire.

## Overview

Dior by Dior is Christian Dior’s rare autobiography offering a captivating glimpse into the creation of his legendary fashion house. Set against the backdrop of 1940s-50s Paris Haute Couture, the book reveals the origins of the iconic 'New Look,' Dior’s creative process, and the intimate details of his personal and professional life. A must-have for fashion enthusiasts and professionals eager to understand the legacy behind one of the world’s most influential brands.

## Description

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Review: Amazing book - I’ve recently become obsessed with Christian Dior. Not just the products but the man himself as well. I have been reading up on him and find we have a lot in common. So I recently picked up one of the few books he ever wrote, “Dior by Dior”. This short biography gives a fascinating look into what it took for him to create the Dior fashion house that we know today, as well as an in-depth look into the Paris Haute Couture scene of the 40s and 50s. Dior built his fashion house with what was called the “New Look” with his first collection in 1947. The book really details how he found himself creating his own fashion house and everything it took behind the scenes for him and his employees to create his first fashion show. Dior writes in such a fascinating and detailed way that you are instantly drawn into the book from the first chapter. It is too bad that he didn’t write more because he tells a story beautifully. He starts the story by writing about a childhood experience where a fortune teller told him he would be successful. Throughout his years he relied on psychics and fortune tellers to help him make decisions. He tells about the work he did for other designers before making the rash decision to start his own fashion house. He details the fortuitous finding of the location of Maison Dior on Montaigne Avenue in Paris, where it still stand to this day. He also gives us insight into how he picked his “worker bees” as he called his employees and the “mannequins” or models who showcased his clothes during his fashion shows. All in all, the story he weaves is intriguing and he ends the book with a more intimate peek into his own personal life. I would have loved to learn more about his personal side though. Too bad he never wrote more on that topic. If you are a fan of Dior, or even just fashion itself, I highly recommend this as it gives great insight into the work it takes to create a season of a fashion collection and how it is brought to life. I loved this book and will reread it again I’m sure.
Review: Absolutely wonderful book about a fashion maven - It was really wonderful to learn many personal details about this fashion artist and the great house he founded. If you are even remotely interested in the history of high fashion you will enjoy this book.

## Features

- life and times of Christian Dior in his autobiography

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,217,009 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #743 in Fashion Design #908 in Fashion Photography (Books) #2,166 in Textile & Costume (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 403 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book
*by C***N on May 23, 2019*

I’ve recently become obsessed with Christian Dior. Not just the products but the man himself as well. I have been reading up on him and find we have a lot in common. So I recently picked up one of the few books he ever wrote, “Dior by Dior”. This short biography gives a fascinating look into what it took for him to create the Dior fashion house that we know today, as well as an in-depth look into the Paris Haute Couture scene of the 40s and 50s. Dior built his fashion house with what was called the “New Look” with his first collection in 1947. The book really details how he found himself creating his own fashion house and everything it took behind the scenes for him and his employees to create his first fashion show. Dior writes in such a fascinating and detailed way that you are instantly drawn into the book from the first chapter. It is too bad that he didn’t write more because he tells a story beautifully. He starts the story by writing about a childhood experience where a fortune teller told him he would be successful. Throughout his years he relied on psychics and fortune tellers to help him make decisions. He tells about the work he did for other designers before making the rash decision to start his own fashion house. He details the fortuitous finding of the location of Maison Dior on Montaigne Avenue in Paris, where it still stand to this day. He also gives us insight into how he picked his “worker bees” as he called his employees and the “mannequins” or models who showcased his clothes during his fashion shows. All in all, the story he weaves is intriguing and he ends the book with a more intimate peek into his own personal life. I would have loved to learn more about his personal side though. Too bad he never wrote more on that topic. If you are a fan of Dior, or even just fashion itself, I highly recommend this as it gives great insight into the work it takes to create a season of a fashion collection and how it is brought to life. I loved this book and will reread it again I’m sure.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely wonderful book about a fashion maven
*by S***E on September 23, 2021*

It was really wonderful to learn many personal details about this fashion artist and the great house he founded. If you are even remotely interested in the history of high fashion you will enjoy this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read
*by T***A on March 2, 2013*

This is a very interesting and insightful read. If you are interested in the background of one of the most iconic fashion houses, you will enjoy this book.

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