{"product_id":"dior-by-mats-gustafson-hardcover","title":"Dior by Mats Gustafson - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMats Gustafson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this exquisite book, the watercolors and collages of Mats Gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of Dior.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While illustration was an essential element in promoting fashion in the first half of the twentieth century, photography has been the medium of choice since the 1970s. So when Dior approached Swedish illustrator Mats Gustafson in 2012 to portray its collections, it was a return to the elegance of fashion's earliest mode of expression. \u003ci\u003eDior by Mats Gustafson\u003c\/i\u003e presents this inspired collaboration for the very first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Infused with a sophisticated charm, Gustafson's vibrant watercolors and collages thoroughly capture Dior's glamorous world, including its haute couture masterpieces, recent contemporary ready-to-wear creations, and celebrated accessories--while echoing the same sense of chic that the house has cultivated for seventy years. A must-have for aspiring illustrators, artists, and fashion aficionados alike, this magnificent tome is, above all, an illustrated ode to the enduring allure of Dior.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMats Gustafson\u003c\/b\u003e's fashion and portrait illustrations have been included in numerous publications, such as \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVogue Italia\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHarper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e. His work has been exhibited internationally in solo and group shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 15 x 11.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758021968160,"sku":"9780847859535","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c004ab477d0cb22ebd8d04951621e271.webp?v=1780116730","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dior-by-mats-gustafson-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}