Object: Dress
Brand:
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer:
Marc Bohan
(French, 1926 - 2023)
Date: Fall 1968
Medium: Silk crepe, feathers, and gold beads
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Linda Mitchell
Object number: 91.183.5
DescriptionPeach pink silk crepe dress, round neck, straightline; long sleeves with three gold beaded bands and peach feathers; center back zipper; matching rouleau tie belt
Label Text:The 1960s proved challenging for haute couturiers, as youth culture and the ascendancy of ready-to-wear clothing forever changed the fashion landscape. Marc Bohan’s designs for Dior were generally elegant and simple, but his embellishments—including densely feathered and beaded sleeves—asserted his propensity for luxurious craftsmanship.
Exhibitions:
- Statement Sleeves