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Dior: The Legendary 30, Avenue Montaigne.
Rizzoli, 2022. First edition. 9780847871964 191 pages.
Large-format volume, measuring approximately 8.75" x 11", is like new.
""Published on the occasion of the re-opening of 30 Avenue Montaigne and a new art gallery following two years of renovations, this sophisticated volume offers a retrospective look into both the public and secret life of the House of Dior's legendary headquarters. Located in the heart of Paris's posh Triangle d'Or, 30 Avenue Montaigne is intimately linked to Dior. Christian Dior chose this hôtel particulier to establish his couture house and present his collections, including the inaugural first fashion show in 1947, which marked the beginning of the New Look era. Selected by Christian Dior himself and quintessentially French, the décor displays the house's recurring codes: Trianon gray, toile de Jouy, floral designs, caning, and Louis XVI medallions. An endless source of inspiration for Dior's successors, from Yves Saint Laurent to Maria Grazia Chiuri, 30 Avenue Montaigne is still where the couture ateliers are located and the collections created. With emblematic images, archival documents, and an exclusive portfolio of 60 iconic Dior creations photographed by Laziz Hamani, readers will discover the spirit of 30 Avenue Montaigne throughout the decades while heralding its future"