Christian Dior - Povestea unei vieți

This book tells the story of Christian Dior’s life. It follows him from his early years to success. He was born during the Belle Époque. He had a happy childhood. As a teen, he joined the bohemian world of the 1920s. Young artists and writers in his circle honed their skills. Jean Cocteau and Max Jacob helped guide that world. The Great Depression brought hard times. His family then went bankrupt. War and the Occupation helped shape his path into fashion.

This life story suits those drawn to Dior and fashion’s past. It also shares his views on taste and beauty. He prized plain dress, good care, and taste above wealth. He felt beauty must hold people’s interest. His public image broke with stock views of French people abroad.

Marie-France Pochna wrote the book. She teaches and makes TV shows. She studies trends in fashion and luxury. She has also told the life stories of Marcel Boussac, Gianni Agnelli, and Nina Ricci. She draws on this work to study Dior’s life and work. Anca Magurean translated this edition from French. It forms part of the OPERE XX series.