Dior Metamorphosis

The transformation of Dior s mythic Parisian headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne as seen through the eyes of Robert Polidori.

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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. or over two years, the iconic hotel particulier underwent 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 couture house. Registering the past, present, and future of the spaces within a single frame, Polidori s images capture layers of history in extraordinary detail. Enriched with archival documents, his impressive iconography offers an extraordinary visual experience recorded in one of the nest pieces of bookmaking, beautifully printed on luxurious European papers.