.:. 'Dior Couture' Book by Patrick Demarchelier .:.

The new Dior Couture Book features over 100 gowns (from Dior's Haute Couture archive collections) photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. The photo book features pieces designed by Dior himself spanning over to the John Galliano era.

 The author of the book is Ingrid Sischy (former editor-in-chief of Interview magazine and international editor of Vanity Fair’s European editions). The book is published by Rizzoli and you can see some of the featured pieces below, modeled by Sasha Pivovarova, Karlie Kloss, Kim Noorda, Magdalena Frackowiak, Maryna Linchuk, Monika Jagaciak.

Courtesy of Dior

Beyoncé for W Magazine| Editorial July 2011

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Photographs by Patrick Demarchelier
Styled by Alex White

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci’s silk satin bra and skirt, mink glasses, and necklace.

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci’s angora sweater, crinoline and wool skirt, cap, and shoes. Lorraine Schwartz’s 18k white gold and emerald earrings, David Yurman’s 18k yellow gold and diamond ring.

Beauty Note: Hair stays shiny and smooth with L’Oréal Paris EverSleek Humidity Defying Leave-In Crème.

Louis Vuitton’s cashmere jacket, cotton denim shorts, hat, mask, gloves, socks, and shoes.

By Lynn Hirschberg
Photographs by Patrick Demarchelier
Styled by Alex White

July 2011

Marc Jacobs’s silk organza top; Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci’s silk satin bra; Atsuko Kudo’s latex briefs. Prabal Gurung gloves; Marc Jacobs headband; Ofira’s 18k black gold, sapphire, and diamond earrings; Louis Vuitton belt, socks, and shoes; Wolford hosiery.

Beauty Note: Showstopping eyes are easily mastered with L’Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Color Smokes Eye Shadow in Blackened Smokes.

Gucci’s silk shrug; Nina Ricci’s silk satin bra and briefs. Louis Vuitton hat, mask, and boots; Solange Azagury-Partridge’s 18k white gold and emerald necklace.

Dolce & Gabbana’s dress with sequins and paillettes. Philip Treacy beret, Munnu/The Gem Palace’s 18k gold, silver, emerald, and diamond earrings.

Beauty Note: Lashes work overtime with L’Oréal Paris Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara.

Marc Jacobs’s cotton and silk lace blouse; Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci’s silk satin bra; Louis Vuitton’s leather and fur shorts. Marc Jacobs beret; David Yurman’s silver, black rhodium, and diamond earrings; de Grisogono’s 18k white gold and diamond cuff; Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci shoes.