1956 Christian Dior Couture Blue Floral Silk Portrait Collar New Look Dress

ID: 0324241

Size: large

Condition: excellent

This is a ultra rare and highly coveted Christian Dior floral 'New Look' dress dating back to his lifetime 1956 spring/summer collection. The House of Dior has been an enduring icon of haute couture. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without a great dictator of style. Christian Dior designed under his own name for only a decade, but his influence is everlasting. Here is a rare opportunity to own a breathtaking Dior numbered original designed by Dior himself for the Europe export market, before he passed away. Garments with this rare label are couture made for clients who could not go in for multiple fittings in Paris. The dress is fashioned in a stunning 'light as a feather' baby-blue watercolor petal floral crepe-de-chine silk which is perfect for the warmer seasons. I love the over-sized portrait collar with unique sculpted criss cross design. The hourglass nipped-waist met by the full pleated skirt frames the perfect New Look silhouette. As Dior himself once said, "Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity." This epic look from Christian Dior's lifetime is a wonderful mix of these elements. A stunning slice of wearable fashion history.

Measurements
Bust: 38-39 inches
Waist: 31-32 inches
Hips: Free Sweep
Total Length: 44 inches

This archival Christian Dior 13256 numbered demi-couture dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, stains or holes. Shown with petticoat which is not included. Hand-finished couture construction throughout. Highly wearable and an important investment piece that will continue to increase in value.