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An exquisite exploration of the vital role gardens and flowers have played in the life and work of Christian Dior, and how their influence continues to shape the House of Dior today.
From his childhood home in Granville, where his love of flowers first blossomed, to the creation of his very first fragrance, Miss Dior, Christian Dior’s world was steeped in gardens. Florals infused his private life as well as his creative vision, inspiring both the iconic New Look and the timeless elegance of his couture.
This beautifully illustrated volume traces that enduring legacy. Chapters explore the gardens of Dior’s private residences—Les Rhumbs in Granville, the Moulin-du-Coudret in Milly-la-Forêt, and the Château de La Colle Noire in Montauroux—while also revisiting the House’s historic fragrances and showcasing floral-inspired designs across the decades. From Dior’s earliest creations to contemporary collections, each creative director has drawn from the same wellspring of natural beauty.
Rich archival materials are paired with iconic imagery by celebrated photographers including Henry Clarke, Patrick Demarchelier, Brigitte Niedermair, and Paolo Roversi, capturing Dior’s unmistakable floral signature through fashion, fragrance, and fantasy.
