71.267.3

Images (5)

From left to right: evening ensemble by Milgrim, 1924 (74.72.12); dress by Christian Dior Boutique, fall 2003 (2022.65.6); coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48)

From left to right: coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48)

Puffs and Folds. From left to right: dinner dress by Ranhn, c.1894 (P84.22.47); dress by Rudi Gernreich, fall 1968 (94.105.1); dress by Milgrim, 1924 (74.72.12); dress by Christian Dior Boutique, fall 2003 (2022.65.6); evening coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48).

Object: Evening ensemble

Brand: Christian Dior (French, founded 1947)

Designer: Christian Dior (1905 - 1957)

Date: 1953-1954

Medium: Silk faille

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr.

Object number: 71.267.3

DescriptionCocktail ensemble in dark purple silk faille; strapless dress with bell skirt, matching narrow shoulder stole and wrap coat with sleeves puffed below elbow

Label Text:This evening ensemble consists of a strapless dress with bell skirt, matching narrow shoulder stole and a wrap coat.

In Collection(s)

1950s

Exhibitions:

50 Years of Fashion, 1947 - 1997
Statement Sleeves