{"product_id":"the-world-according-to-christian-dior-9780500024140","title":"The World According to Christian Dior","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time, Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his \"New Look,\" a sumptuous hourglass silhouette that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime. Its wild success, and the global fame that ensued, was built on the designer's subtle understanding of fashion, couture, style, elegance, and women--a perspective best revealed in Dior's own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis thematically organized collection of quotes by Christian Dior pays homage to the legendary designer, sharing his advice on all things, from style and how to dress (\"No elegant woman follows fashion blindly,\" he once declared) to his insights into the creative process, invaluable for any budding designer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe World According to Christian Dior\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect gift for fashion devotees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMauriès, Patrick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Mauriees\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Paris-based writer of many notable titles on fashion and design. Among his previous books are \u003cem\u003eMaison Goossens: Haute Couture Jewelry\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJewelry by Chanel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe World According to Karl, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAndrogyne.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNapias, Jean-Christophe:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Christophe Napias\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, translator, and editor of books on dandies, dance music, and camp culture. His recent publications include \u003cem\u003eThe World According to Karl\u003c\/em\u003e, C\u003cem\u003ehoupette: The Private Life of a High-Flying Fashion Cat\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe World According to Coco.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646121349394,"sku":"9780500024140","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_928a5cfc-7624-4cbf-bd37-d4171ce84dfa.jpg?v=1733169797","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-world-according-to-christian-dior-9780500024140","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}