Bibliograph

Miss Dior, a story of courage and couture, Justine Picardie

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Miss Dior, a story of courage and couture, Justine Picardie

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Miss Dior

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Justine Picardie

Sub title

a story of courage and couture

Summary

Justine Picardie paints a portrait of the enigmatic woman behind the designer Christian Dior: his beloved younger sister Catherine, who inspired his most famous perfume and shaped his vision of femininity. With unparalleled access to the Dior family homes and archives, Picardie's research into Catherine Dior's courageous life shines a new light on Christian Dior's legendary work, and reveals how his enchanting "New Look" emerged out of the shadows of his sister's suffering

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