Dress
Brand
Christian Dior
(French, founded 1947)
Designer
Marc Bohan
(French, 1926 - 2023)
Fall 1962
Silk satin and velvet
Museum purchase
Object numberP89.72.1
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.
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 zipperExhibitions