INFORMATION
Author(s): Alexander Fury & Adélia Sabatini
Print length: 632 pages
Dimensions: 18.99 × 6.0 × 27.7 cm
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.048 g
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication year: 2017
INTRODUCTION
"Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections" is the definitive chronicle of the legendary fashion house Dior, spanning its haute couture and ready-to-wear collections from 1947 to the present. Curated by Alexander Fury and Adélia Sabatini, this 632-page volume gathers every couture collection plus key ready-to-wear lines — including the earliest creations of current creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Organized chronologically, the book guides readers through Dior’s evolution under successive creative directors — from founder Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons — culminating in Chiuri’s new era.
The book features more than 1,100 high-quality images — runway photos, archival sketches, backstage shots, and campaign images — offering an unparalleled visual archive. Textual commentary introduces each era and collection, giving context about inspirations, themes, and transformations in silhouette, style, and cultural relevance.
More than a coffee-table book, "Dior: Catwalk – The Complete Collections" is a comprehensive reference for fashion historians, students, designers, and style aficionados. It chronicles how Dior redefined femininity, luxury, and couture — showing how heritage evolves, aesthetic ideals shift, and fashion remains timeless.
