Christian Dior discovered gardening at his childhood home in Granville, France. Roses profoundly influenced the designer, especially with his famous New Look aesthetic, where they were placed beneath the iconic corolla symbol. Published on the occasion of the exhibition at the Muscacute;e Christian Dior in Granville, this volume explores the roselsquo;s importance in Dior squo;s history. The inspiration for Christian Diorosquo;s flowery vision of femininity runs deep throughout the Housepsquo;s collections; reinventions by subsequent artistic directors pay homage to Diortsquo;s wish to design dresses for 'flower-like women'. A focus on a new variety of rose, the Rose de Granville, underscores the perennial significance of the rose today dash; from inspiring Haute Couture creations to perfume making. This fascinating immersion in Diorisquo;s universe continues with texts by experts acute;ric Pujalet-Pligrave;a, Vincent Leret, and Brigitte Richart, accompanied by sublime photographs, including shots by the most acclaimed twentieth-century masters as well as contemporary photography.