Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer:
Marc Bohan
(French, 1926 - 2023)
Date: Fall 1963
Medium: Silk velvet
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Mary McFadden
Object number: 86.56.1
DescriptionLong evening sheath dress in deep green silk velvet with border design of large stylized floral motifs embroidred in gold metallic pampilles, rhinestones and green cut glass stones at deeply scalloped hem; wide square neckline, low back, short puffed sleeves; fitted at raised waist with bust and side darts; organza backing, satin bodice and hem lining; CB self bow
Label Text:This elegant and restrained, full-length evening sheath dress in deep green silk velvet is attributed to the House of Dior and dates from 1963. The sumptuous fabric, handled with tremendous care, was subtly molded to the contours of the upper body and arms before plunging straight down to an ornately ornamented, scalloped hemline of stylized floral motifs embroidered in gold metallic pampilles, rhinestones, and green cut glass stones. The rich green color of the dress, evocative of plant life, serves to present the shoulders, neck, and head of its wearer, above a square simple neckline, as a flowering pendant to the extraordinary, glittering hemline of the gown.
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)