Dior By Yves Saint Laurent

Dior by Yves Saint Laurent is the second volume in an unprecedented series of books dedicated to each designer of a haute couture house, the definitive compendium of the most memorable haute couture creations conceived and handcrafted by the renowned house of Dior since its inception. Carefully curated in the world’s great museums and institutions, these fashion treasures have been photographed and compiled exclusively for this indispensable collection. Of all the great Parisian haute couture houses, Dior is perhaps the most famous and prestigious in the world, embodying Christian Dior’s sublime vision of femininity that Saint Laurent crafted and evolved through the tumultuous early 1960s. Featuring beautiful photographs by Laziz Hamani, this stunning volume spans Yves Saint Laurent’s most iconic haute couture designs for the house of Dior, from the Trapèze silhouette of his first Spring/Summer 1958 collection to the beatnik inspiration for Fall/Winter 1960. Esteemed fashion journalist Laurence Benaïm eloquently recounts the details and anecdotes behind more than 30 selected pieces, providing deep insight into Saint Laurent’s inspirations, influences, and vision for the evolution of the house of Dior.