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Jérôme Gautier's 'Dior. New Looks' Charts Christian Dior's Rise

publication · 2026-04-24

In 1919, a fortune teller told young Christian Dior that women would bring him success. This prediction proved accurate, as Dior would go on to become a celebrated couturier. Jérôme Gautier's book 'Dior. New Looks', published by Thames & Hudson, explores this trajectory. The volume traces Dior's evolution from adolescence to his establishment as a fashion icon, emphasizing his relationships with women as a central theme. The book was reviewed in artpress issue n°433, May 2016, page 83.

Key facts

  • In 1919, a fortune teller told Christian Dior that women would bring him success.
  • Christian Dior became a successful fashion designer.
  • Jérôme Gautier authored the book 'Dior. New Looks'.
  • The book was published by Thames & Hudson.
  • The book explores Dior's career and his relationships with women.
  • The review appeared in artpress n°433, May 2016, page 83.

Entities

Artists

  • Christian Dior
  • Jérôme Gautier

Institutions

  • Thames & Hudson
  • artpress

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