Dior by Mats Gustafson - Hardcover

Gustafson, Mats

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847859533 ISBN 13: 9780847859535

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2017

Synopsis

Since 2012, Swedish fashion illustrator Mats Gustafson has collaborated with the house of Dior on elegant watercolor portrayals of its designs. Just as Jean-Philippe Delhomme's 2011 title The Cultivated Life celebrated the intersection of style and illustration, this book underscores the enduring charm of Gustafson's work for one of the world's leading fashion houses--appealing to art lovers, fashionistas, and aspiring illustrators alike.

In this exquisite book, the watercolors of Mats Gustafson replace the camera to capture the spirit and beauty of Dior couture.

About this title

About the Author

Mats Gustafson's fashion and portrait illustrations have been included in numerous publications, such as French and Italian Vogue, The New Yorker, and Visionaire. His work has been exhibited internationally in solo and group shows.

From the Back Cover

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. Dior by Mats Gustafson presents this inspired collaboration for the very first time. Infused with a sophisticated charm, Gustafson s vibrant watercolours and collages thoroug

Edition details

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847859533
• ISBN 13: 9780847859535
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224