As creative director of Dior Joaillerie since its beginnings in
1998, Victoire de Castellane is renowned for her fearless approach
to jewellery. Crossing the boundary between natural and artificial,
her fantastical jewels are inspired by global pop culture,
Christian Dior's life and work, and the floral world and embody a
timeless, poetic style. To fete 20 years of Victoire de
Castellane's designs, this luxurious volume presents a dictionary
of 26 chapters, each introduced with a dazzling drop cap
embellished with an original photo collage. From the first Couture
collection to the acclaimed Excentriques necklaces and the
celebrated floral gardens of Belladone Island, Dior Joaillerie's
history is explored from its debut and up to the latest collection,
presented in Venice in June 2019 and exclusively shot for this
publication. More than 300 images by renowned photographers such as
Guido Mocafico and Erwan Frottin illustrate this original,
alphabetical journey. Through the dictionary entries penned by
Olivier Gabet, director of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, readers
uncover nonlinear, playful insights into the fascinating world of
one of the world's foremost jewellery designers. Printed in Italy
and featuring a jewel-shaped tip-on, and with creative direction by
Thomas Lenthal, this exquisite piece of bookmaking is a stunning
homage to Victoire de Castellane's artistry and imagination. As
creative director of Dior Joaillerie since its beginnings in 1998,
Victoire de Castellane is renowned for her fearless approach to
jewellery. Crossing the boundary between natural and artificial,
her fantastical jewels are inspired by global pop culture,
Christian Dior's life and work, and the floral world and embody a
timeless, poetic style. To fete 20 years of Victoire de
Castellane's designs, this luxurious volume presents a dictionary
of 26 chapters, each introduced with a dazzling drop cap
embellished with an original photo collage. From the first Couture
collection to the acclaimed Excentriques necklaces and the
celebrated floral gardens of Belladone Island, Dior Joaillerie's
history is explored from its debut and up to the latest collection,
presented in Venice in June 2019 and exclusively shot for this
publication. More than 300 images by renowned photographers such as
Guido Mocafico and Erwan Frottin illustrate this original,
alphabetical journey. Through the dictionary entries penned by
Olivier Gabet, director of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, readers
uncover nonlinear, playful insights into the fascinating world of
one of the world's foremost jewellery designers. Printed in Italy
and featuring a jewel-shaped tip-on, and with creative direction by
Thomas Lenthal, this exquisite piece of bookmaking is a stunning
homage to Victoire de Castellane's artistry and imagination.
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