This exclusive and fabulous soirée hosted by Dior for ArtSocial Club was a special treat for all fashion lovers.
The very special guest for the evening was the highly distinguished fashion journalist and author of the book ‘Monsieur Dior: Once Upon a Time’ Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, who came from Paris specially for the evening. Ms. Fraser-Cavassoni whisked us into the world of Christian Dior and shared unique insights into the ten years Monsieur Dior ran his esteemed house. She took us on a journey through the years when the famous couturier had first founded his fashion house and swiftly rose to superstardom, expanding his empire to perfumes, jewellery and hosiery while opening boutiques all over the world.
Each of the evening's guests was given a signed copy of her exquisite book:
‘Monsieur Dior: Once Upon a Time’
The book is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the first years of the revolutionary fashion house. The author interviewed dozens of people who had a direct relationship with the fashion designer, including his vendeuses, society clients, models and muses, giving readers a unique insight into how this captivating house operated. With dazzling images by photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lord Snowdon, and Willy Maywald, as well as never-before-seen material from the Dior Archives, this book is a fresh and novel look at the House of Dior and the life of its brilliant founder. An absolute must for any fashion lover!
About Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni
Hailing from a fascinating literally dynasty, the daughter of acclaimed author Lady Antonia Fraser and stepdaughter of the playwright Harold Pinter, Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni has become one of the industry's most highly respected fashion journalists.
While living in New York, she worked at Andy Warhol studio just before he died and thereafter, and then at Interview magazine. Arriving in Paris in 1989, she was one of Karl Lagerfeld’s assistants in the Chanel studio. She then worked at W magazine and was the European editor at Harper’s Bazaar for five years. She now writes for various fashion publications including Vogue,The Telegraph and The Financial Times.
Fraser-Cavassoni’s book publications include: Sam Spiegel, The Biography of a Hollywood Legend; Tino Zervudachi: A Portfolio; Dior Glamour: 1952-1962; Loulou de la Falaise.
