Object: Set
Brand:
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer:
Marc Bohan
(French, 1926 - 2023)
Date: Spring 1961
Medium: Grey wool and black leather
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of David Biderman
Object number: 82.208.11
DescriptionGrey wool dress and jacket set; short sleeves; black leather belt fixed at waist
Label Text:Marc Bohan replaced Yves Saint Laurent at the House of Dior in 1960. His early collections centered on the introduction of a new silhouette each season – an idea that originated with Christian Dior himself. This ensemble was part of Bohan’s “Slim Look” collection. Although he was rarely considered a trendsetter, his designs were commercially successful.
Exhibitions:
- Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968
- Dior + Balenciaga: The Kings of Couture and Their Legacies