Inspiration Dior Picture Book La Martiniere Fashion Design Collection Works. Inspiration Dior offers an exclusive and comprehensive look at one of the world’s most successful fashion brands. Featuring works of art, archival photographs of gowns and fashion shows, unseen images and sketches taken specifically for this catalog by Raziz Hammani, this exquisitely illustrated book includes works of art, archival photographs of gowns and fashion shows, and sketches taken by Raziz Hammani specifically for this catalogue. It also includes texts written by leading art and fashion experts. Edmond Charles-Roup, Jacques Rank, Vitali Michin, Irina Antonova, Bernard Arnault, John Galliano, Daniel Alkouf, Stéphane Gegan, Frédéric Bourdelier. From 1947 to the present day, this book defines the roots of Dior style, showcasing the distinctive lines, materials and shapes that have been beloved through the decades. The first section of the book, “Art and Fashion,” introduces the many aspects that make Dior unique and emphasizes the inevitability between art, especially painting and design. The second part of The Waltz of Time, a book that traces themes and sources of inspiration, explores how elements of the past influenced the French 18th century (a period of particular importance to Dior), the Belle Époque, and ancient Egypt. I’ll reveal what happened. Next, explore the global nature of Dior and find similarities with specific pieces of Spanish, Russian, and Asian art and culture. International Buyers – Please Note.