Christian Dior

Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.

Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri-are showcased here, each described by Oriole Cullen and atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani.

About the Authors:

Oriole Cullen is curator of Fashion and Textiles at the V&A.

Connie Karol Burks is Assistant Curator, Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A.