DIOR, THE LEGEND OF 30, AVENUE MONTAIGNE

Celebrating the reopening of 30, avenue Montaigne and the opening of La Galerie Dior, this book offers a glimpse into the never-before-seen public life of the emblematic headquarters of the Maison de Haute Couture. 30 Montaigne has been linked to the history of the House of Dior since it was founded in 1946. Christian Dior chose this private mansion to establish his Couture House and present his collections, including the inaugural 1947 show that marked the beginning of the New Look era. Since then, Christian Dior and his successors, from Yves Saint Laurent to Maria Grazia Chiuri, have designed and created all the House's collections here. 30 Montaigne is where the ateliers are still based, making it a legendary address for Parisian Haute Couture. With iconic images of Christian Dior working in his design studio, behind-the-scenes fitting sessions and fashion shows, archival documents and a breathtaking portfolio of Dior creations, readers will discover the spirit of 30 Montaigne over the decades while foreshadowing its future. Texts by Maureen Footer, Jérôme Hanover and Olivier Flaviano.