DIOR

Description

In this exquisite book, Mats Gustafson’s watercolors and collages replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of Dior. While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the 20th century, photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. So when Dior approached Swedish illustrator Mats Gustafson in 2012 to portray her collections, was a return to the elegance of the first mode of expression of fashion. Dior de Mats Gustafson presents this collaboration inspired for the first time. Infused with sophisticated charm, Gustafson’s vibrant watercolors and collages thoroughly capture Dior’s glamorous world, including his couture masterpieces, ready-to-wear contemporary creations, and celebrated accessories, while echoing the same sense of elegance. Which the house has cultivated for seventy years A must for aspiring illustrators, artists and fashionistas, this magnificent tome is, above all, an illustrated ode to Dior’s enduring charm.