Christian Dior Smoke Silk Faille Ballgown
Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent, French, Autumn-Winter 1956
The bodice with low V-neckline draped either side of bustline into self bow knot, three-quarter length kimono sleeve, trapeze skirt with stiffened deliberate one sided central dart, full fitted foundation attached only at front bow knot, four layers of petticoat each with double band of horsehair reinforcement, the outer of organza, the rest tulle, with voluminous stole of full width faille fringed at ends, labeled: Christian Dior/Paris/Automne-Hiver 1956/82373/ and tape label: 82373/S.c.c. Bergdorf Goodman/Robe Musique-de-Nuit-/Bertha. and Made in France.
This dress was photographed for Harper's Bazaar, October 17, 1956 on the model Suzy Parker by Richard Avedon.
doylenewyork
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Yves Saint Laurent for Dior Leopard Trimmed Suit
French, late 1950s
The sleeveless dress with black silk satin bodice and brushed wool skirt divided by an inverted curvilinear V seam at center front, echoed by two curved tab pockets at hip, the topstitched hem of curvilinear surplice closing aligning with top edge of pockets, crisp bow at left shoulder, asymmetrical leopard collar, long sleeve, dress labeled: Christian Dior/Boutique/Paris/3297/401 and jacket labeled: Christian Dior/Boutique/Paris/330/401.
doylenewyork
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
This strapless, white lace cocktail dress was probably designed by Yves Saint Laurent at Christian Dior for the Spring/Summer collection of 1960. The dress is fitted onto a silk corset and is made from a large-scale floral lace, which is supported by layers of silk and nylon net. Some of the lace pattern has been cut away and then reapplied to the material to give the dress a three-dimensional surface.
The House of Dior often created short evening and cocktail dresses from lace and other delicate materials for their Spring/Summer collections.
A pair of shoes with a similar floral pattern were made by Massaro of Paris to complement the dress.
museums.leics.gov.uk
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Yves Saint Laurent for Christian Dior Chine Evening Coat
French, 1959
Ribbed silk dyed with purple and blue watery floral pattern, with wide band collar accented with small bow tie, elbow length sleeves, labeled: Christian Dior/Paris/Printemps-Ete 1959, no. 99552.
doylenewyork
__________________
And I am nothing of a builder, but here I dreamt I was an architect
And I built this balustrade to keep you home, to keep you safe from the outside world
Linear Mode
