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Dinner ensemble in black silk velvet comprising dress and jacket

Christian Dior1958

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Dinner ensemble in black silk velvet comprising dress and jacket. A: Below-knee length dress; strapless; sweetheart neckline; natural fitted waist, self-corded bow below bust level, straight-cut across back, below-knee length slightly bell-shaped skirt box pleated to bodice, center back zipper closure; cotton net boned bodice lining, attached stiffened cotton net, silk organza and horesehair hem petticoat. B: Bolero jacket; off-shoulder neckline, collarless; 3/4-length sleeves; rounded and shaped across bust, rounded hem; center front self bow; hook and eye center front closure; black silk taffeta lining. Label:Christian Dior Paris / Automne-Hiver 1958 #6849.

Details

  • Title: Dinner ensemble in black silk velvet comprising dress and jacket
  • Creator: Christian Dior
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Location Created: France
  • Type: Dress (garment), Ensemble (costume), Jacket (garment)
  • Medium: Velvet (fabric weave), Organza, Cotton (textile), Net (textile), Horsehair, Silk (textile), Taffeta
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Christian Dior

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