Jérôme Hanover

Named after Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, the Lady Dior is one of the few truly iconic accessories 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 where the bag becomes a canvas for creative expression. Structured alphabetically by artist, 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 between Dior and names such as Judy Chicago, Jeffrey Gibson, Gilbert & George, Zhang Huan, Jack Pierson, Marc Quinn, Raqib Shaw, Claire Tabouret, Mickalene Thomas, or Joana Vasconcelos. This book is a must-have for fashion lovers and art enthusiasts alike, offering an exciting journey into a world where fashion history meets contemporary creativity.

This volume goes behind the scenes to reveal the history and metamorphosis of the H tel de la Marine, a treasure of Parisian heritage. The H tel de la Marine, an exemplary monument on Paris's Place de la Concorde, is a superb architectural achievement constructed in the eighteenth century by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the official architect of King Louis XV. The institution it housed was charged with choosing, purchasing, and maintaining all of the king's furniture--from beds to the simplest chair--and the crown's treasures were stored here until 1789, after which it became the site of the Ministry of the Navy for more than two hundred years. An extensive four-year restoration was completed in 2021; the building reopened to the public and features a museum, conserved apartments that highlight the tastes of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, an exhibition hall, a bookshop, and three restaurants. Previously unpublished photography captures the splendor and majesty of the monument.