Something for the holiday wish list: Dior will release its latest photo book, “Dior by Gianfranco Ferré,” on Dec. 15 throughout Europe, with worldwide distribution set for Jan. 15. The book, published by Assouline, will be released in two separate editions, one in English and one in French, showcasing the Italian designer’s work for the house between 1989 and 1996.
“Dior by Gianfranco Ferré” is the fourth volume in the series the Dior house is releasing chronicling each creative director of the brand. Noted moments throughout the 320 pages include the fall 1989 Ascot-Cecil Beaton collection and the fall 1996 Indian Passion collection.
The book’s copy was written by Alexander Fury with photos by Laziz Hamani. It will retail for 195€ – 195$ – 150£.
Dior by Gianfranco Ferré, 1989-1996
Haute couture fall-winter 1995, tribute to Paul Cézanne. Christian Dior Museum Collection, Granville. Photos © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture spring-summer 1995, Extreme … Dior Héritage Collection, Paris. Photos © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture spring-summer 1995, Extreme … Dior Héritage Collection, Paris. Photo © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture autumn-winter 1996, Indian Passion. Christian Dior Museum Collection, Granville. Photos © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture autumn-winter 1996, Indian Passion. Dior Heritage Collection, Paris. Photos © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture fall-winter 1996, Indian Passion. Dior Heritage Collection, Paris. Photo © Laziz Hamani
Autumn-winter couture 1991, Autumn Suns. Dior Heritage Collection, Paris. Photos © Laziz Hamani
Haute couture fall-winter 1996, Indian Passion. Dior Heritage Collection, Paris.
Gianfranco Ferré photographed by Jeanloup Sieff for ELLE US, February 1995 © Jeanloup Sieff
From WWD