Dior Glamour 1952-1962

Born and raised in New York City, Mark Shaw was mentored by legendary creative director Alexey Brodovitch before becoming one of the most sought-after photographers in the world. Shooting primarily for Life magazine, from 1952 to 1968, Shaw had subjects that ranged from the young Audrey Hepburn and the pre–Velvet Underground Nico to the Kennedys before and during their presidential fame.

Dior Glamour is a glorious record...Shaw didn t just shoot the gorgeous clothes but caught the workings of the house. ~Wall Street Journal
 
Demonstrating an unrehearsed fluidity an honesty Dior Glamour explores the photographer s work, chronicling his experience with Christian Dior. The era of 1952 to 1962 called for a sort of sweet beauty a pretty elegance to reinvigorate the spirit of the world. Shaw embraced his task of communicating Dior s message with aplomb, forever captivating this moment of glamour. ~Quest Magazine
 
relish the ultimate romance of the creations of fashion s iconic standard-bearer, Christian Dior....readers are treated to the phenomenal art that is truly Christian Dior. It s what all the best coffee tables will be wearing this fall. ~Beverly Drive

A rare look into the world of Christian Dior a luxurious volume presenting a decade of dazzling Dior haute Couture photography by the legendary Mark Shaw in the 1950 s. Dior Glamour contains black-and-white and color (including some of the very first fashion photographs ever shot in color). ~Yatzer
 
As new book, Dior Glamour reveals, not everything Shaw photographed had celebrity at its heart. The lavish volume documents the post-war heyday of French fashion house and includes rare images of Christian Dior himself, working behind the scenes. ~Wordpress

Behind-the-scenes fittings, dazzling frothy gowns--Mark Shaw s images offer an intimate peek into a lush decade of Parisian Haute Couture. ~Veranda Magazine
 
Mark Shaw s photographs serve as an unrivaled source of such great fashion moments during the career of a fashion master, Christian Dior. Even though the photos span a mere 10 years while Mr. Shaw covered Dior for Life magazine, the body of work is breathtaking on so many planes. Dior Glamour must be appreciated regarding both its demonstration of photographic skill and its manner of fashion coverage.

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