Rizzoli's a new book of Mark Shaw's photography for Dior

Covering a decade of Dior's haute couture photography, Rizzoli's new book Dior Glamour: 1952 - 1962 presents a stunning collection of photographs by the legendary Mark Shaw, including some of the first ever fashion photographs to be taken in color.

Each page is such a pleasure to pore over. With 140 color and black & white photographs capturing the luxury and elegance of the exquisite garments, from editorial style photos to behind-the-scenes shots with Christian Dior during fittings, and with many of the photographs having never been published previously—they were recently found in a hidden vault by Mark Shaw's estate—this collection feels like an incredible treasure.

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Gazette du bon ton dress. © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com

Sophie Malgat wearing an evening dress. © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com

Lola dress. © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com

Romance dress. © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com

Hyménée wedding dress. © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com

* All images: © Mark Shaw, Dior Glamour, Rizzoli New York 2013, courtesy of mptvimages.com.

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