Studying fashion at Columbia? Teaching in Fashion Studies here?
Maybe you’re using the history of fashion from a certain time period as a subject for a creative project or for an assignment in a literature class. Maybe you’re just obsessed with fashion and how it has evolved over time.
Whichever way you fit the bill, let me introduce you to a fresh take on fashion history (and a history-maker within fashion design): Girl in Dior, a graphic novel by Annie Goetzinger released in 2015.
Here’s what a Graphic Novel Reporter reviewer has to say about Girl in Dior:
“Goetzinger’s art and narrative cleverly weave a biography, delivered by a narrator whose naiveté rivals our own at the start of this book. Lovingly illustrated — and even more lovingly constructed — the narrative expresses the importance of Christian Dior and why he deserves to be well-remembered. Having only read this book, I can say I have a much greater respect for Dior, his brand, his art, and his unflinching genius.”
Learn more: Watch Annie Goetzinger at work and hear about her inspirations in her own words.
How to get your hands on it: You can request this graphic novel from another library in Illinois using I-Share or buy it at Comixology.com. When using I-Share to have the book sent to Columbia College Library, you will need to set up an account (takes only a moment).
If doing so, take note: The barcode requested on the setup screen is the actual barcode that you will find on the back of your Columbia ID card. Once you’re logged in as a bonafide Columbia College Chicago student, a title search will bring up the record for the book, where you can “Request Item” (situated in a tab below the information about the book).
If you have trouble with creating an account or the process of requesting a book: 1) chat with a librarian (on www.library.colum.edu); 2) email a librarian (good option after-hours); 3) Give them a ring (312.369.7900); 4) or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page (found on the library’s homepage, below the search window).
Image courtesy French Embassy in the United States website
This rich illustration is included in French author and illustrator Annie Goetzinger’s graphic novel Girl in Dior. The publisher, NBM Graphic Novels, calls this work a “biography docudrama” because the story focuses on a fictional character whose experiences share about the life and work of legendary designer Christian Dior.
