Christian Dior is a stunning volume that celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.  One of the must-have books dealing with the history of Maison Dior. Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books   Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed himYves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuriare showcased here, atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani. Archival materialincluding design sketches by Christian Diorand press and fashion photography provide colorful context, amplified by introductory texts to each section by V&A fashion curator Oriole Cullen.   The book looks at Diors creative collaborations with influential British manufacturers, and his most notable British clients, from Princess Margaret to author Nancy Mitford and ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn. It also revisits Diors spectacular fashion shows staged in Englands most luxurious stately homes, including at Blenheim Palace in 1954.