The ultimate celebration of the glamour of Dior through a who’s who of fashion icons, from 1947 to today.

Since its inception, the House of Dior has dressed the most elegant and talented women in the world. From the biggest divas of international cinema to the members of the most preeminent royal families, from the superstars of the runways to music idols and the celebrities of social media, Dior has formed special relationships with the leading women in fashion, the arts, and royal courts for decades.  

This book is an ode to more than 130 icons that have inspired and embodied the Dior myth across time. Organized alphabetically, it composes an original who’s who of women in Dior. The list features names such as Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Marlene Dietrich, and Ava Gardner in exquisite gowns by Christian Dior, finest examples of his ideal of absolute elegance. Audrey Hepburn in an iconic look by Yves Saint Laurent epitomizes a new kind of femininity, distinct from classic Hollywood glamour; Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, and Liz Taylor reveal the sense of freedom and boldness Marc Bohan brought to Dior; Isabelle Adjani in Gianfranco Ferré showcases the signature architectural silhouette of the Italian designer; Lady Diana, Cameron Diaz, and Charlize Theron don the spectacular creations of John Galliano; Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, and Emma Stone in Raf Simons stand for a more contemporary edge; Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, and Elle Fanning embody the feminine and feminist spirit of Maria Grazia Chiuri; Anya Taylor-Joy, Mia Goth, Greta Lee and Ejae portray the subtle style of Jonathan Anderson, between couture heritage and poetic modernity.

About The Author

Marc Lambron is a literary critic and writer, and a member of the Académie française. Alistair O’Neill is a writer, curator, and professor of Fashion History and Theory at Central Saint Martins, London. Justine Picardie is a novelist, fashion writer, and biographer. She is former editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar UK and Town & Country UK. Marketa Uhlirova is an art historian, curator, and writer. She is the co-founder and director of the Fashion in Film Festival.