Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer:
Christian Dior
(1905 - 1957)
Date: Fall 1955
Medium: Tulle, net, and silk faille
Country: France
Credit Line: Permanent loan of Mrs. Michael Blankfort
Object number: PL74.1.17
DescriptionShort strapless evening dress in black tulle; long waisted boned bodice of crushed tulle, full skirt of layered tulle and heavy net; large silk faille bow at CF waist, with long ends
Label Text:This light-as-air evening dress was meant for dancing. Its silhouette and materials evoke a ballet costume, and its length accommodates movement. The lightweight underskirt is covered by four layers of tulle, while the oversized knotted bow is a playful contrast to the buoyant silhouette—and would have kept the wearer’s dance partner at a respectful distance.
Exhibitions:
- Night and Day
- Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse