P89.72.1

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Fabric_15 Left to right 2007.46.13 (ensemble), 80.21.7 (cocktail dress), P89.72.1 (dress)

Fabric_16 Left to right 2010.81.1 (dress), P91.36.2 (dress), 92.87.1 (black ensemble), 2007.46.13 (ensemble), 80.21.7 (cocktail dress), P89.72.1 (yellow dress), 73.37.17 (cape), 2018.36.1 (coat), Wall case top to bottom, 83.79.166, 83.79.168, 83.79.167, P86.15.5

Object: Dress

Brand: Christian Dior (French, founded 1947)

Designer: Marc Bohan (French, 1926 - 2023)

Date: Fall 1962

Medium: Silk satin and velvet

Country: France

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P89.72.1

DescriptionLate day dress; yellow gold silk satin with floral design woven in velvet on front; open round neck; sleeveless; fitted with underarm panel, bust darts; slightly bell shaped skirt with symmetrical side pleats and center front inverted pleat; gathered at back waistline; attached self belt and center front velvet bow; inner boned corset; center back zipper

Label Text:Couture artisans sliced through the tiny floats of yarn on the satin surface of this dress to create a velvet motif that complements the silhouette. This painstaking method epitomizes the practice of haute couture. From its inception, The House of Dior was known for luxurious fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship.

Exhibitions:

Fabric In Fashion