Dior Metamorphosis - RIZZOLI
The transformation of Dior’s mythic Parisian headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne as seen through the eyes of Robert Polidori.
Following
the reopening of 30 Avenue Montaigne in 2022, this exquisite volume
offers a unique look into the metamorphosis of the House of Dior’s
legendary Parisian headquarters via images captured by acclaimed
photographer Robert Polidori.
For over two years, the iconic hôtel particulierunderwent
a radical transformation, during which Polidori was granted exclusive
access to the site for the entire duration of the
restoration—documenting the original state, the demolition phase, and
the reconstruction of Dior’s home. Registering the past, present, and
future of the spaces within a single frame, Polidori’s images capture
layers of history in extraordinary detail. This impressive iconography
offers an extraordinary visual experience recorded in one of the finest
pieces of bookmaking, featuring neon printing, hand-tipped images on
crystal paper, and a beautiful hemstitched cloth cover for an oversized
book with a slipcase.