Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His ‘New Look’ stunned the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and pushed back the boundaries of modern elegance. Dior’s quest for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by top couturiers: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri all have their subtle input.

This book celebrates Dior’s influence by celebrating elements of style for every generation since 1947, through inspiring pairings of classic and contemporary photographs.

The resonance between classic archival photos and the latest, most updated frames is a fascinating journey through time and the heritage of the French fashion house.

Photos Courtesy of Thames & Hudson