Dior Lady Art - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In celebration of one of the most iconic fashion accessories, renowned contemporary artists were invited to reinterpret the Lady Dior bag into limited editions.

Named after Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, the Lady Dior is one of the few truly iconic handbags--instantly recognizable. First introduced in 1995, it became a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship, embodying the essence of Dior and its sophistication.

This vibrant volume celebrates the Lady Dior with a stunning fusion of fashion, art, and savoir faire in which the bag becomes a canvas for creative expression. The book reveals how creatives from around the globe have reimagined the legendary design into limited-edition masterpieces, exquisitely brought to life by Dior's artisans. From bold, avant-garde pieces to intricate, handcrafted details, these bags highlight the limitless possibilities of artistic collaboration. Names such as Judy Chicago, Jeffrey Gibson, Gilbert & George, Zhang Huan, Jack Pierson, Marc Quinn, Raqib Shaw, Claire Tabouret, Mickalene Thomas, Eva Jospin, and Joana Vasconcelos are among the famous contemporary artists Dior invited to work on the bags, offering an exciting journey into a world where fashion history meets contemporary creativity.

Review Quotes

"This lavish volume treats the Lady Dior not merely as an accessory but as a platform for artistic reinvention. Inviting leading contemporary artists to reinterpret the iconic handbag, the book documents a series of limited editions that blur the line between couture object and sculptural artwork." -- INDULGE MAGAZINE

"Dior Lady Art: The Lady Dior Reinvented by 99 Artists (Rizzoli), with text by Hervé Mikaeloff, Jérôme Hanover and Anne Malherbe, celebrates the Lady Dior with a stunning fusion of fashion, art and savoir faire in which the bag becomes a canvas for creative expression. The book reveals how creatives from around the globe have reimagined the legendary design into limited-edition masterpieces, exquisitely brought to life by Dior's artisans. From bold, avant-garde pieces to intricate, handcrafted details, these bags highlight the limitless possibilities of artistic collaboration. Artists including John Giorno, Judy Chicago, Jeffrey Gibson, Gilbert & George, Jack Pierson, Marc Quinn and Mickalene Thomas have all left their stamp on the iconic purse over the years." -- DUJOUR

About the Author

Hervé Mikaeloff is a French independent art consultant and curator. Jérôme Hanover is a French journalist who regularly writes for Vogue France and Le Figaro. He has contributed to Dior: The Legendary 30, Avenue Montaigne (Rizzoli, 2022). Anne Malherbe is an art historian teaching contemporary creation at university, an art critic and an independent curator.