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Books We Love – Christian Dior in the South of France: The Chateau de la Colle Noire

By Laurence Benaim 

Photo Courtesy of Dior.com

The Chateau de la Colle Noire is a corner stone in the history of inspiration of the House of Dior. Having such an importance in the creation of almost every Dior piece, this place deserves to be celebrated and this book does just that! Located in Provence, this region will be forever intertwined with the history of the house.

La Colle Noire is where Monsieur Dior’s passion for flowers and nature saw the light. He cultivated flowers in this ground and got inspired by them in order to create his couture designs and captivating fragrances.

As fans of all things Dior, this book is a must-have. Wanna know why? It explores the beautiful gardens and breathtaking scenery, as well as the rich history of La Colle Noire and its connections with the Dior family. It also follows the footsteps of Christian Dior and visits his favorite destinations, such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes.

With never-seen-before photographs, archival documents and watercolor renderings, this stunning volume pays tribute to the beauty of this captivating region and counts its influence on this luxury house and on its legendary founder.

 

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