Dior: Icons of Fashion by Michael O’Neill

Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who founded the iconic fashion house
Dior in 1946. He was known for his elegant, feminine designs, and his use of luxurious
fabrics and intricate details.

Some of his most famous designs included in the book are:

* The “New Look” silhouette – Dior’s debut collection in 1947 featured a new silhouette
that emphasized the female figure, with nipped-in waists, full skirts, and rounded
shoulders. This look was a departure from the boxy, utilitarian styles of the wartime era,
and it quickly became a sensation.

* The Miss Dior dress – this elegant, off-the-shoulder cocktail dress was inspired by
Dior’s love of flowers. It featured a fitted bodice and a full, flared skirt, and it was often made in soft, romantic fabrics like silk and tulle.

This beautifully illustrated book for every lover of fashion includes never to be forgotten images of Christian Dior’s designs, and illuminates the talent of the man who was France’s most unpredictable and spectacular fashion designer.

This beautifully illustrated book for every lover of fashion includes never to be
forgotten images of Christian Dior’s designs, and illuminates the talent of the man
who was France’s most unpredictable and spectacular fashion designer.

About the Author:

Michael A. O’Neill is a writer and actor who trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London and appeared on the West End Stage and in a
number of films. Michael has also written many best selling music books including biographies of Queen, and the Beatles.

01 Jul 2025
 

Dior: Icons of Fashion by Michael O’Neill ISBN 9781917259286