Dior Glamour

"Dior Glamour: 1952–1962" is a stunning collection of photographs by the renowned Mark Shaw, with a foreword by Lee Radziwill and text by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni. This book unveils the opulent and iconic Christian Dior gowns of the 1950s and 1960s, capturing a pivotal era in the fashion world. Mark Shaw, celebrated for his pioneering use of color photography, focused on the exclusive Parisian fashion scene and immortalized the works of the legendary couturier Christian Dior. His images reveal rare behind-the-scenes moments, featuring Dior himself during fittings, as well as models, socialites, and actresses adorned in the designer’s exquisite haute couture creations. Shaw’s ground-breaking photojournalistic approach to fashion photography offered wider context and transformed the genre, presenting an environment as enchanting as the subject. This volume boasts over 200 photographs, both color and black-and-white, many of which remained unseen until recently discovered in Shaw’s estate. "Dior Glamour: 1952–1962" not only showcases the drama and sophistication of mid-20th-century fashion but also serves as a treasure for aficionados of photography, style, and history. Born in New York City, Mark Shaw was greatly influenced by creative director Alexey Brodovitch and became a highly sought-after photographer known primarily for his work with Life magazine. His impressive portfolio spanned from capturing early images of Audrey Hepburn to photographing the Kennedys before and during their time in the White House.