First published 2019
André Leon Talley examines John Galliano's transformative years leading the House of Dior from 1998 to 2010. The book opens with an analysis of Galliano's creative philosophy, including his view of himself as "a guardian of Christian Dior's spirit, a keeper of his dreams." Talley presents the designer's work chronologically, documenting collections that became part of fashion history and are now sought after by collectors. The volume features previously unpublished photographs by Vogue photographer Robert Fairer, showing backstage moments with models, hairdressers, stylists, and makeup artists during their most inventive periods. These images capture the energy and spectacle that characterized Galliano's runway presentations for what he called "the greatest house in the world." The book offers fashion enthusiasts and photography collectors a comprehensive look at a pivotal decade in haute couture through 310 color illustrations.
Genres: biography, art, 20th-century, fashion-designers, 21st-century, fashion, fashion-design
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: guardian, keeper
Setting: Dior
Period: 1998-2010
432 pages · Hardcover · Thames & Hudson