Dior by Demarchelier

October 27, 2011 by J.T.

Iconic photographer + Iconic Couture House equal Magic. Patrick Demarchelier is releasing a new book showcasing Christian Dior‘s Haute Couture most amazing creations worn by the world most beautiful women, from Gisele Bundchen and Charlize Theron, to Karlie Kloss and Sasha Pivovarova and more.

Demarchelier continues his collaboration with Dior following the Inspiration Dior Exhibit at Moscow’s Pouchkine Museum.

The book counts photos of the most iconic Dior Couture pieces from the first collection by Dior himself in 1947, through creations by successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and John Galliano, captured by Demarchelier in locations including Shanghai; Times Square, New York; the grand staircase of the Paris Opera House; and the garden of the Musée Rodin.

“When you’re a fashion photographer, you must inspire a dream,” Patrick Demarchelier said. “With Dior Haute Couture, the dream is already there.”

The 240-page book, with a foreword by artist jeff Koons, will retail for 100 euros in europe, £70 in the UK and $69 via Barnes & Noble. Released date: December 2011.