Dress
Brand
Christian Dior Boutique
(French)
c. 1957
Silk satin
Gift of Penelope Tree
Object number91.190.4
Christian Dior opened his boutique in 1947. The offerings were initially limited to accessories, such as jewelry and scarves, but soon expanded to include clothing. While the idea of the “couture boutique” was not new, Dior sold simplified variants on his couture creations – an innovative and highly successful concept.
DescriptionIvory silk satin coat dress with dark red plush rose print; elbow length sleeves; wide neckline with notched lapels ,matching sash beltExhibitions