Book: Dior by John Galliano

DIOR BY JOHN GALLIANO (1997-2011) is the fifth volume in the DIOR BY collection, which explores the lines of each Creative Director at Christian Dior Couture. Before joining Dior as Creative Director of the Women's collection, Gibraltar-born British designer John Galliano had already encountered an array of artists and dynamic characters with whom he forged strong bonds. These kindred spirits would go on to play a defining role in his career. From the moment he joined Dior, Galliano set himself apart with his flamboyant shows, blending eclectic historical and cultural inspirations — a global kaleidoscope of influences and an unbridled form of creativity, steeped in romance and heritage. The designer's sensitivity to haute couture savoir-faire and his innate sense of the spectacular earned him a reputation as a master of the silhouette. Galliano reinvented the art — and the essence — of haute couture, redefining the codes of contemporary style by drawing on influences of his travels — both real and imagined — with the impressive legacy of Christian Dior. This book showcases the exceptional silhouettes he created for Dior, featuring his most iconic designs, photographed by Laziz Hamani, together with shots by Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, Irving Penn and Paolo Roversi.