Petticoat
Brand
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer
Christian Dior
(1905 - 1957)
Spring/Summer 1954
Pink and white nylon net, horsehair net, and cream silk taffeta
Gift of Despina Messinesi
Object number75.86.5B
Christian Dior’s 1947 “New Look” collection heralded a return to the hourglass silhouette. The bust became a focal point, and its shape was defined by a variety of highly structured bras and corselets. Petticoats were often worn to maintain skirt fullness. This petticoat by Dior was made especially for one of his couture gowns.
DescriptionPetticoat: three net flounces; top layer of pink net; layer of white nylon net; bottom layer of cream silk taffeta covered with horsehair net; deep pink net hem; back openingCollections
Exhibitions
Whole/Part
