Browse Items (8 total)

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Black silk and wool suit jacket; low U-neckline with two button tab and hand-made buttonholes; defined waistline; diagonal pockets; sleeves in one with front and back; gusseted. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953". B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
  
  Spring/Summer 1953.

  Tags 1950s, black, Christian Dior, couture, Dior, ensemble, jacket, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon. B. Light pink silk crepe evening cape; gathering at neckline; 2 vertical single welt pockets; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
  
  Spring/Summer 1966.

  Tags 1960s, cape, Christian Dior, cocktail, crepe, Dior, dress, evening, pink, silk

• Two piece ensemble

  A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length. B. Gray wool plaid coat with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; convertible collar with high stance, five buttons, and placket; long one-piece set-in sleeves; four patch pockets on front, pockets have flap closure with 2 buttons; contour darts at waist; vent at center back; lined in bright green China silk. Label: "Christian Dior Boutique".

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, brown, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Boutique, coat, Dior, dress, ensemble, gray, orange, plaid, wool, yellow

• Dress without coat

  A. Gray wool plaid day dress with brown, yellow, orange, and khaki stripes; jewel neckline; short set-in sleeves; bodice has 2 waist darts and waist seaming; center front zipper placket covered with four buttons; 3 sewn down pleats on skirt; two-piece A-line back skirt; lined in gray China silk; short length.
  
  Worn with coat (Object ID #2004.03.446.b) to form two piece ensemble.

  Tags brown, Christian Dior, Christian Dior Boutique, Dior, dress, gray, orange, plaid, wool, yellow

• Dress without cape

  A. Light pink silk crepe evening dress; shift; V-shaped neckline; sleeveless halter bodice; front yoke with 6 pleats which release from center front yoke; knee length; lined in silk chiffon.
  
  Worn with cape (Object ID #1991.42.b) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Spring/Summer 1966.

  Tags Christian Dior, cocktail, crepe, Dior, dress, evening, pink, silk

• Detail of zipper closures

  B. Black silk and wool suit skirt; straight silhouette; narrow waistband; two zipper closures; curved darts for fit; lined in black silk. Label: "Christian Dior, Paris, Printemps Ete 1953".
  
  Worn with jacket (Object ID 2004.03.283.a) to form two piece ensemble.
  
  Spring/Summer 1953.

  Tags black, Christian Dior, couture, Dior, silk, skirt, suit, wool

• Cocktail dress

  A. Black silk faille cocktail dress; princess style; dropped waistline with belt carriers for hip-slung belt; jewel neckline with lace trim; straight sleeves with lace cuffs; rhinestone "dice" buttons; A-line skirt; knee length. Label: "Christian Dior New York". B. Black silk faille belt with rhinestone buckle.

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, belt, black, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, faille, ready to wear, rhinestones, silk

• Cocktail dress

  Lavender and red crinkled metallic lame' novelty weave evening dress; round neckline with yoke; chemise style; short sleeves; 4 inch horizontal band at hem; above the knee length. Labels: "Christian Dior New York", "Zita Inc."

  Tags 1960s, 1970s, Christian Dior, Christian Dior New York, cocktail dress, Dior, dress, lamé, lavender, metallic, purple, red