The Little Dictionary of Fashion: A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (965 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810994615 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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. After serving as an officer during World War II, he opened The House of Dior in 1946 and launched the “New Look” in 1947. About the Author Christian Dior was born in France in 1905. Dior brought the center of the fashion world back to Paris, where he reigned over the fashion world until his death in 1957
"Gently presented tenets of elegant dress" according to nvt. This wonderful little book gives the reader a glimpse of Christian Dior's philosophy of dress. Example: "cuffs do for the hands what a collar does for the face -- they make a frame for lovely wrists and fingers." He elaborates in a few sentences, while the accompanying sketches show several examples. Today, when dress tends to be so in your face, it's good to be reminded that subtlety is. Five Stars One of my favorite items and an excellent fancy gift w/ a bottle of champagne or wine!. R. Lysinger said The Little Dictionary of Fashion is an interesting period piece. The Little Dictionary of Fashion is an interesting period piece. Some things are still valid to our sense of modern dress and other things are charming but very dated. When you read this book you should take into consideration the time and values of the day.
“Much has been written about fashion, in all its aspects, but i do not think any couturier has ever before attempted to compile a dictionary on the subject.”—from the little dictionary of fashionChristian Dior reveals the secrets of style in this charming handbook that no woman should be without. From afternoon frocks and accessories to traveling and tweed, Dior’s expertise ensures every girl will know the three fundamentals of fashion: simplicity, grooming, and good taste. Published for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Golden Age of Couture exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dior’s “New Look&rdquo
Dior brought the center of the fashion world back to Paris, where he reigned over the fashion world until his death in 1957. . Christian Dior was born in France in 1905. After serving as an officer during World War II, he opened The House of Dior in 1946 and launched the “New Look” in 1947