Dior By Raf Simons
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- Discover the exquisite haute couture designs of Raf Simons for Dior from 2012 to 2015, as he brought a contemporary edge to the renowned Parisian couture house. With perceptive text by fashion journalist Tim Blanks, this volume showcases Simons' streamlined aesthetic and innovative approach, merging it with Dior's poetic femininity. Carefully photographed by Laziz Hamani, Dior by Raf Simons is the sixth book in the ultimate compendium of the most memorable haute couture creations of the house of Dior, a must-have collection for fashion enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
About the author: Tim Blanks is editor-at-large for The Business of Fashion website. He has been covering fashion since 1985, originally as host of the CBC's globally syndicated television show Fashion File, then as editor-at-large for Style.com (2005-15), reviewing and filming collections in the world's fashion capitals. In addition, Blanks has written on fashion and entertainment for international publications including System, Interview, The New York Times, Fantastic Man and Another Magazine. He is the author of The World of Anna Sui (Abrams, 2018) and Versace Catwalk (Thames & Hudson, 2021), and he has contributed to monographs on Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Walter Van Beirendonck, Bottega Veneta and Dries Van Noten, among others. In 2013 he was recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America with its Media Award, the premier industry award for fashion journalism. Laziz Hamani is passionate about creating beautiful images, his life defined by a constant search for aesthetics and meaning. He has worked with many luxury brands, and he has collaborated with Assouline on more than thirty titles. From the finest details of high jewelry to the purity of minimalist design, Hamani aims to bring the viewer into dialogue with the image, to evoke power and beauty through his unique simplicity. - Hardcover with jacket
- 344 pages, 255 illustrations
- Released in May 2023
- 8.4 lbs.
- English language
- Measures approx 11.73" W x 14.56" H x 1.88" D
- Made in Italy
- Revolve Style No. ASSO-WA1
- Manufacturer Style No. 9781649800213
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