Object: Dress
Brand:
Christian Dior Boutique
(French)
Date: c. 1957
Medium: Silk satin
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Penelope Tree
Object number: 91.190.4
DescriptionIvory silk satin dress with dark red plush rose print; elbow length sleeves; matching belt
Label Text:Christian Dior opened his boutique in 1947. The offerings were initially limited to accessories, such as jewelry and scarves, but soon expanded to include clothing. While the idea of the “couture boutique” was not new, Dior sold simplified variants on his couture creations – an innovative and highly successful concept.
Exhibitions:
- Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968