65.132.1

Images (5)

Night and Day_03 Left to right 96.117.1 (suit), PL74.1.2 (top and skirt), P88.3.29 (textile wall), 86.30.1 (green dress), 65.132.1 (black suit), 82.208.9 (dress), 95.121.4 (textile wall), PL74.1.17 (black dress), 76.233.2 (dress and shoes case), 72.81.44 (hat case), 92.202.1 (gloves case), 73.6.602 (hat case), U.2159 (necklace case)

Night and Day_05 Left to right 86.30.1 (green dress), 65.132.1 (black suit), 95.121.4 (textile wall), 82.208.9 (black dress)

RetroSpective_47 Left to right 98.39.1B (textile wall), 65.132.1 (ensemble), 99.77.1 (evening suit), 2004.29.1 (shawl collar suit)

RetroSpective_43 Left to right 84.92.7, 80.181.34, 2013.7.1 (shoes case), 2001.63.9 (jacket), 81.24.27 (ensemble), 95.77.2 (shorts suit), P92.5.34 (top and shorts), 93.52.1 (vest and shorts hidden), 2003.100.18 (shoes case), 98.83.1 (hat ensemble), P93.12.4 (textile wall), 72.109.1 (petticoat dress), 2010.89.1 (black dress), 80.157.123 (corset), 98.39.1B (textile wall), 65.132.1 (wool suit), 2004.29.1 (shawl collar suit)

Object: Ensemble

Brand: Christian Dior (French, founded 1947)

Designer: Christian Dior (1905 - 1957)

Date: Fall 1956

Medium: Wool and velvet

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Caroline Hutchins Shapiro

Object number: 65.132.1

DescriptionDress and jacket set in black basketweave wool trimmed in black velvet; jacket with draped fichu collar and kimono sleeves; two-piece dress with cummerbund

Label Text:This dressy afternoon ensemble was meant to be worn late in the day and then easily transition to the early evening. The fichu, or draped scarf, neckline was a favorite of Dior’s. The collar is lined with velvet that matches the cummerbund and trim of the sleeveless dress underneath.

Exhibitions:

RetroSpective
Night and Day