An evening sponsored by The Dovetail Agency, a proud partner of Walpole.
Join Justine Picardie and Walpole for dinner at The Connaught to celebrate the launch of Justine’s latest book, Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture.
Miss Dior tells the untold story of Christian Dior’s enigmatic and beloved younger sister, Catherine, who inspired his most famous perfume and shaped his vision of femininity. During the Occupation in World War Two, whilst Christian Dior honed his couture skills in Paris, Catherine dedicated herself to the French Resistance, until her capture by the Gestapo and subsequent deportation to Ravensbruck concentration camp. In this moving and masterly follow up to Coco Chanel, The Legend and The Life, Picardie shines new light on the foundations of Christian Dior’s extraordinary legacy, and reveals how the now iconic ‘New Look’ emerged out of the shadows of his sister’s suffering.
6.30pm - Champagne Reception
7pm - Justine Picardie in conversation with Walpole CEO Helen Brocklebank followed by Q&A
7.45 pm - Dinner
9.30/10pm - Carriages
Places for the evening are limited by the capacity of the room, and tickets are charged at £65 plus Eventbrite fees to include a hard back copy of Justine’s book. All profits will go to the NSPCC.
Please RSVP and we will send you the Eventbrite page and password by return.
