A Dior suit from the sixties is a marvelous thing to have and this one is just that and it sort of seems to symbolize the lady who wore Dior but wanted to feel up to the minute with a nod to the mod movement that was happening at the time. The size is fabulous - its a little larger and the shift dress underneath will work on a lot of different figure types. The fabric has a screened check worked into the silk - its actually smooth with no real texture so is an interesting play on itself. The dress is cut as simple as can be - it s simple shift. but with a little bit of extra seaming to ensure it fits just so. The jacket is a marvel - I love love love the extra panel of fabric that goes across the front edging and buttons on the other side. Its prim, its proper and its utterly fabulous.! A wonderful and rare set in excellent, seemingly unworn condition!
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Extraordinary Spring 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Textured Off White Bow Detailed Jacket & Full Skirt Suit
I Have a Question
- This is a stunning off white suit from the Spring 2006 Dior collection
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano
- The suit is made from an amazing textile. It is just slightly off of a true white and blends a viscose and cotton mix in a beautiful woven design. The parts that have a slight 3D feel and sit slightly off of the base have an almost raffia feeling finish to it. The parts that have this finish and are slightly raised off of the pattern have a different finish to them and catch the light beautifully. It is really extraordinary. The base fabric is light in weight but has enough structure to allow it to hold its intended shape perfectly.
- The collar is set to go fully across at the front and I love the little half bows that give the collar a notched appearance. These are created by a panel of fabric, extending from the part of the collar that goes around your neck looping through a proper button hole finished slit, and then the ends are tacked down by hand so they sit exactly perfect.. These also pick up on the bows used elsewhere on the jacket.
- The shoulders are softly sloped and rounded and have light padding inside. The sleeves fall to just above the rest, depending on the length of your arms and they are cut on a like curve and have a touch of a flare at their ends. The jacket has three buttons down the front and the buttons are done in what looks to be a beautiful hand-carved mother of pearl with the Dior name engraved onto them. Two smaller versions act as decoration along each cuff of the sleeves.
- The body of the jacket is cut slightly boxy with shape brought in at the waist. Two curving pockets sit on each hip and these are finished much like the ones on the collar with a panel of fabric, extending down and then threw a proper button hole finish slit. The ends of the bows are not tact here so you get a bit of a more 3D feel. These are the second reference to bows that the suit has. At the small of the back the final bow detail is seen with a curved and shaped panel of fabric threaded through two button hole finished slits there. I love the fact that the slits were all of these little bows slip through are all properly finished in traditional tailoring methods.
- The skirt has a very pretty and full cut. It is more shaped around the upper hip and the slightly higher set waist. This gives you beautiful shape. Running along the top edge of the waist and then just under that are a double set of belt loops. This becomes both an added extra design detail and an additional point of interest if you decided to loop either one long belt or two separate belts through them. From the top of the waist it curves down to a low long hip seam and then the skirt flares out quite dramatically to the hem. It is all gathered in around the sea, and then there is an additional seam another few inches down from that that helps give it even more volume. The skirt will sit at about the knee depending on your height.
- Because of the beautiful soft white colour of the set this would make a gorgeous piece to work into a wedding weekend or perhaps even to wear for a courthouse wedding, luncheon or going away outfit.
- Both pieces are lined in an ivory silk and the silk of both pieces has the Dior name embossed throughout. The jacket buttons to closes with three buttons at the front and each cuff has two decorative buttons. The skirt closes with a hidden set back zipper. I see a little bit of marking on the inside back silk of the jacket but of course you do not see it once on. It otherwise appears to have been more very little if at all. The skirt still has its original Dior tag attached shut up.
- Both pieces are tagged at FR40, GB12, IT44, US8
- Excellent condition
Jacket
Sleeves: approx 21" and are 12.25" around the upper arm
Shoulders: no true seam
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 25" from neck to hem
Skirt
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam at the bottom of the band around the hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 23.5" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD5458
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
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Spring 1980 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture One Shoulder Coral Red Silk Dress
I Have a Question
- The twin of the dress in white walked the runway for the Spring 1980 Haute Couture presentation
- It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan.
- The Spring 1980 collection was called "Return to Classism". The book Dior:Catwalk noted that the collection "focused on paired back silhouettes with defined shoulders, subtle and belted waists... "My look is one of softness and neatness." Bohan told Vogue. Vogue also noted the one shoulder necklines that were integral to the collection and that is shown so beautifully in this dress.
- This dress would have been made entirely in the Paris atelier.
- During this time period dresses with this black with white text Couture label usually denoted a custom order that was different from the presented piece on the runway. Being that the dress was shown in white on the runway this makes perfect sense.
- The dress is made out of a red silk crepe that is a colour that is flattering on most skin tones, especially with its touch of a coral undertone.
- I love the nod to classic minimalism that the dress displays.
- A single wide shoulder curves up and over your shoulder and the opening that your arm slips through begins and is set slightly off the top of the shoulder so you have just the suggestion of a sleeve. It angles down across you on both the front and the back. The opening dips slightly low on the other side leaving that entire opposite side and shoulder bare and exposed.
- It skims over the bust and blouses slightly over the seam at the waist. The silk is gathered in slightly at the waist and done so that it falls perfectly around you. If you wanted to add more shape you could easily add a belt.
- The skirt falls from there and is constructed so that it wraps over itself to one side at the front and secured in place around the waist. A deliberate gap is left open near the hem and when you walk, move or sit, you get a flash of leg. You can see how this sits so beautifully on the body from the runway reference photos.
- It is a dress that appears to be so simple in shape but every seam and line of the dress was purposefully and masterfully executed and planned.
- The dress comes with a huge rectangle of finished silk in a matching colour that can be used as a shawl or partial cape piece. It is not photoed but will be sent with the dress.
- This is an extraordinary example of his work during this time period and it is an absolutely stunning dress.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching red silk chiffon and closes at the side with a hand set zipper. An inner waist stay hooks to close. All of the work is done by hand to Couture standards. It appears to have been worn very little at all.
- There is no size tag present because it is Couture so please go by the measurements listed below.
- Excellent condition
Dress
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of shoulder to waist but does blouse over a bit once on
Total length: 57" from top of shoulder to hem with 2.5" turned under the ham
Shawl (not pictured)
6.8 feet wide x 9.75 feet wide
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD5454
Reference Photos: Spring 1980 Christian Dior Couture.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Beautiful Cruise 2011 Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Silk Chiffon Dress w Gathered Front
I Have a Question
- This gorgeous dress is from the Cruise 2011 collection.
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano.
- On the runway there was a dress that used a similar pleat pattern on the front bodice for Look 26.
- The runway show took place in Shanghai and Galliano said at the time that he was trying to "capture the feeling of Paris in its heyday".
- The dress is made from a red silk chiffon that has a bit of a coral undertone and a touch of texture to it.
- Wide straps curve up and around the neck and the back scoops down to leave your upper back bare and exposed. At the front the neckline plunges into a V.
- The silk is gathered vertically on both sides at the front. All of the gathered pleats are held in place by a series of horizontal ruffles in a matching silk that run down the front. I love how the pleat work narrows down to a point at the waist. This helps to add the illusion of both length and a tinier waistline.
- The skirt is gathered up and into the sides of the point at the front. It skims and curves over the hips and then it widens out as it nears the floor.
- By the time it reaches the hem there is a lot of fabric there and this gives you fantastic movement as you move. This was a silhouette that Galliano loved.
- A high slit runs up from the hem on the top layer of the skirt only. This lets that top chiffon layer catch the air and add even more movement as you walk.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching red silk. One of his signature rows of matching silk covered buttons and loops run down one side and this hides a hidden set zipper underneath to close the dress. It appears to have good morning very little if little effort at all.
- Tagged a Dior FR36, GB8, IT40, US4
- Excellent condition
Bust: to 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 16" from neck to waist
Total length: approx 62" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED
Item# DD5453
Reference Photo: Resort 2011 Christian Dior, Look 26. Model Sigrid Agren.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Outstanding 2014 Christian Dior by Raf Simons Strapless Palest Soft Pink Dress w Tiered Skirting
I Have a Question
- This was a special order dress from the Spring 2014 Dior collection and very few were produced.
- It was made under the creative direction of Raf Simons.
- Suki Waterhouse wore its twin to Cannes that year and I love that the reference photos and video show you how gorgeous this is once on the body.
- The dress is made out of the palest pink silk that has a slight texture to the weave.
- It is strapless and there is a full boned interior corset attached inside to help hold the dress perfectly in place around you.
- The fabric skims over the interior corset and comes in at the waist. The shape is all created by the superb vertical seam work at the waist. From there it curves out and into the top upper portion of the skirt.
- The skirt is made from two distinct tiers of silk. The first one forms a full long peplum layer that drapes beautifully full over the inner hips. This layer falls to just above the knee. I love the soft folds that it has as it falls around the body and the extra fullness built around the back. The shape is all created by the way the fabric has been patterned out over the body.
- That top layer lies over a full inner skirt that is more fitted over the hips and then gradually starts to expand outward so that it becomes extremely full by the time it reaches the hem.
- The front is cut shorter at the front and it is set on an upward curve. It continues to curve around to fall to a longer length behind you creating a beautiful sweep of fabric. Like the tier above it, it also has extra fabric built in the back to create a beautiful fullness behind you.
- Both portions of the skirt are layered in a pink silk, and there is built in stiffen net around the hems of each to help hold the shape and volume that the skirts have.
- This is a spectacular example of Raf's time at Dior and it is an exceptionally pretty dress. It might even make a spectacular gown for a bride.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching pale pink silk with a full built in boned and cupped inner corset. The corset closes with a series of Hook and I with two settings to choose from and then the dress closes with a hidden set back zipper over that. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.
- Tagged a modern Dior FR40, GB12, IT44, US8
- Excellent condition
Bust: 16.5-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice to inner waist
Total length: 43" from top of bodice to the shortest point of the front hem and the back extends another 18" beyond that.
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SMl-MED
Item# DD 5436
Reference Photos/Video: Suki Waterhouse at the premiere for The Homesman, Cannes Film Festival, May 2014.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Prettiest Spring 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ivory Silk Top & Skirt Set w Embroidered Flowers
I Have a Question
- This set is from the Spring 2006 Dior collection
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano.
- This is a gorgeous little set that is very pretty and has that perfect feel of the work that Galliano was doing for the label during this time period.
- I always love finding a pretty little set like this because it just gives you more options to be able to style the pieces. With this set you also have the option of wearing the top tucked into the skirt or letting it lay above the skirt's waist-line for a softer feel. Both pieces will also mix and match with other things you already have in your closet.
- The pieces are made from a beautiful light in weight silk that has a secondary deeper ivory flower woven into it with a different finishing thread.
- Small medallions of embroidered flowers paired with a scattering of gold flower and leaves cover the fabric. These give the fabric an almost antique feel that is gorgeous.
- The top buttons to close and it is suspended from the shoulders by tiny straps that come out from the centre of the top and cross over the upper back on the other side.
- The top has the feel of a lingerie piece with soft gathered cups and little insets of lace underneath the breasts.
- Both the top edge of the camisole and the bottom hem are detailed with a lace finish that has a pretty ivory ribbon running through it.
- The top buttons to close up the front. My dress form doesn't have quite enough chest to really have this sit on it properly but it will be better on an actual body.
- The skirt is a little masterpiece. It has a banded waist for shape and then it is made of several panels placed horizontally on curving bands down the skirt. When you lay it out flat it is tremendously full across the bottom and this is what lets it fall in those pretty folds that you see here.
- It is a gorgeous little set.
- Both pieces of the set are unlined. The top closes with a series of Mother-of-Pearl appearing buttons down the front that have Dior engraved into them. The skirt zips to close with hidden set snaps on the waistband. I see that the very bottom button is missing.
- Tagged a vintage Dior FR36, GB8, IT40, US4
- Excellent condition.
Top
Bust: to 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total Length: 23.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total Length: 26" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD5419
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Extraordinary Spring 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Textured Off White Bow Detailed Jacket & Full Skirt Suit
I Have a Question
- This is a stunning off white suit from the Spring 2006 Dior collection
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano
- The suit is made from an amazing textile. It is just slightly off of a true white and blends a viscose and cotton mix in a beautiful woven design. The parts that have a slight 3D feel and sit slightly off of the base have an almost raffia feeling finish to it. The parts that have this finish and are slightly raised off of the pattern have a different finish to them and catch the light beautifully. It is really extraordinary. The base fabric is light in weight but has enough structure to allow it to hold its intended shape perfectly.
- The collar is set to go fully across at the front and I love the little half bows that give the collar a notched appearance. These are created by a panel of fabric, extending from the part of the collar that goes around your neck looping through a proper button hole finished slit, and then the ends are tacked down by hand so they sit exactly perfect.. These also pick up on the bows used elsewhere on the jacket.
- The shoulders are softly sloped and rounded and have light padding inside. The sleeves fall to just above the rest, depending on the length of your arms and they are cut on a like curve and have a touch of a flare at their ends. The jacket has three buttons down the front and the buttons are done in what looks to be a beautiful hand-carved mother of pearl with the Dior name engraved onto them. Two smaller versions act as decoration along each cuff of the sleeves.
- The body of the jacket is cut slightly boxy with shape brought in at the waist. Two curving pockets sit on each hip and these are finished much like the ones on the collar with a panel of fabric, extending down and then threw a proper button hole finish slit. The ends of the bows are not tact here so you get a bit of a more 3D feel. These are the second reference to bows that the suit has. At the small of the back the final bow detail is seen with a curved and shaped panel of fabric threaded through two button hole finished slits there. I love the fact that the slits were all of these little bows slip through are all properly finished in traditional tailoring methods.
- The skirt has a very pretty and full cut. It is more shaped around the upper hip and the slightly higher set waist. This gives you beautiful shape. Running along the top edge of the waist and then just under that are a double set of belt loops. This becomes both an added extra design detail and an additional point of interest if you decided to loop either one long belt or two separate belts through them. From the top of the waist it curves down to a low long hip seam and then the skirt flares out quite dramatically to the hem. It is all gathered in around the sea, and then there is an additional seam another few inches down from that that helps give it even more volume. The skirt will sit at about the knee depending on your height.
- Because of the beautiful soft white colour of the set this would make a gorgeous piece to work into a wedding weekend or perhaps even to wear for a courthouse wedding, luncheon or going away outfit.
- Both pieces are lined in an ivory silk and the silk of both pieces has the Dior name embossed throughout. The jacket buttons to closes with three buttons at the front and each cuff has two decorative buttons. The skirt closes with a hidden set back zipper. I see a little bit of marking on the inside back silk of the jacket but of course you do not see it once on. It otherwise appears to have been more very little if at all. The skirt still has its original Dior tag attached shut up.
- Both pieces are tagged at FR40, GB12, IT44, US8
- Excellent condition
Jacket
Sleeves: approx 21" and are 12.25" around the upper arm
Shoulders: no true seam
Bust: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom hem: 20.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 25" from neck to hem
Skirt
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Seam at the bottom of the band around the hips: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 23.5" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD5458
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Spring 1980 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture One Shoulder Coral Red Silk Dress
I Have a Question
- The twin of the dress in white walked the runway for the Spring 1980 Haute Couture presentation
- It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan.
- The Spring 1980 collection was called "Return to Classism". The book Dior:Catwalk noted that the collection "focused on paired back silhouettes with defined shoulders, subtle and belted waists... "My look is one of softness and neatness." Bohan told Vogue. Vogue also noted the one shoulder necklines that were integral to the collection and that is shown so beautifully in this dress.
- This dress would have been made entirely in the Paris atelier.
- During this time period dresses with this black with white text Couture label usually denoted a custom order that was different from the presented piece on the runway. Being that the dress was shown in white on the runway this makes perfect sense.
- The dress is made out of a red silk crepe that is a colour that is flattering on most skin tones, especially with its touch of a coral undertone.
- I love the nod to classic minimalism that the dress displays.
- A single wide shoulder curves up and over your shoulder and the opening that your arm slips through begins and is set slightly off the top of the shoulder so you have just the suggestion of a sleeve. It angles down across you on both the front and the back. The opening dips slightly low on the other side leaving that entire opposite side and shoulder bare and exposed.
- It skims over the bust and blouses slightly over the seam at the waist. The silk is gathered in slightly at the waist and done so that it falls perfectly around you. If you wanted to add more shape you could easily add a belt.
- The skirt falls from there and is constructed so that it wraps over itself to one side at the front and secured in place around the waist. A deliberate gap is left open near the hem and when you walk, move or sit, you get a flash of leg. You can see how this sits so beautifully on the body from the runway reference photos.
- It is a dress that appears to be so simple in shape but every seam and line of the dress was purposefully and masterfully executed and planned.
- The dress comes with a huge rectangle of finished silk in a matching colour that can be used as a shawl or partial cape piece. It is not photoed but will be sent with the dress.
- This is an extraordinary example of his work during this time period and it is an absolutely stunning dress.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching red silk chiffon and closes at the side with a hand set zipper. An inner waist stay hooks to close. All of the work is done by hand to Couture standards. It appears to have been worn very little at all.
- There is no size tag present because it is Couture so please go by the measurements listed below.
- Excellent condition
Dress
Bust: 17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12.5-13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17.5" from top of shoulder to waist but does blouse over a bit once on
Total length: 57" from top of shoulder to hem with 2.5" turned under the ham
Shawl (not pictured)
6.8 feet wide x 9.75 feet wide
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD5454
Reference Photos: Spring 1980 Christian Dior Couture.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Beautiful Cruise 2011 Christian Dior by John Galliano Red Silk Chiffon Dress w Gathered Front
I Have a Question
- This gorgeous dress is from the Cruise 2011 collection.
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano.
- On the runway there was a dress that used a similar pleat pattern on the front bodice for Look 26.
- The runway show took place in Shanghai and Galliano said at the time that he was trying to "capture the feeling of Paris in its heyday".
- The dress is made from a red silk chiffon that has a bit of a coral undertone and a touch of texture to it.
- Wide straps curve up and around the neck and the back scoops down to leave your upper back bare and exposed. At the front the neckline plunges into a V.
- The silk is gathered vertically on both sides at the front. All of the gathered pleats are held in place by a series of horizontal ruffles in a matching silk that run down the front. I love how the pleat work narrows down to a point at the waist. This helps to add the illusion of both length and a tinier waistline.
- The skirt is gathered up and into the sides of the point at the front. It skims and curves over the hips and then it widens out as it nears the floor.
- By the time it reaches the hem there is a lot of fabric there and this gives you fantastic movement as you move. This was a silhouette that Galliano loved.
- A high slit runs up from the hem on the top layer of the skirt only. This lets that top chiffon layer catch the air and add even more movement as you walk.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching red silk. One of his signature rows of matching silk covered buttons and loops run down one side and this hides a hidden set zipper underneath to close the dress. It appears to have good morning very little if little effort at all.
- Tagged a Dior FR36, GB8, IT40, US4
- Excellent condition
Bust: to 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: approx 16" from neck to waist
Total length: approx 62" from neck to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED
Item# DD5453
Reference Photo: Resort 2011 Christian Dior, Look 26. Model Sigrid Agren.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Outstanding 2014 Christian Dior by Raf Simons Strapless Palest Soft Pink Dress w Tiered Skirting
I Have a Question
- This was a special order dress from the Spring 2014 Dior collection and very few were produced.
- It was made under the creative direction of Raf Simons.
- Suki Waterhouse wore its twin to Cannes that year and I love that the reference photos and video show you how gorgeous this is once on the body.
- The dress is made out of the palest pink silk that has a slight texture to the weave.
- It is strapless and there is a full boned interior corset attached inside to help hold the dress perfectly in place around you.
- The fabric skims over the interior corset and comes in at the waist. The shape is all created by the superb vertical seam work at the waist. From there it curves out and into the top upper portion of the skirt.
- The skirt is made from two distinct tiers of silk. The first one forms a full long peplum layer that drapes beautifully full over the inner hips. This layer falls to just above the knee. I love the soft folds that it has as it falls around the body and the extra fullness built around the back. The shape is all created by the way the fabric has been patterned out over the body.
- That top layer lies over a full inner skirt that is more fitted over the hips and then gradually starts to expand outward so that it becomes extremely full by the time it reaches the hem.
- The front is cut shorter at the front and it is set on an upward curve. It continues to curve around to fall to a longer length behind you creating a beautiful sweep of fabric. Like the tier above it, it also has extra fabric built in the back to create a beautiful fullness behind you.
- Both portions of the skirt are layered in a pink silk, and there is built in stiffen net around the hems of each to help hold the shape and volume that the skirts have.
- This is a spectacular example of Raf's time at Dior and it is an exceptionally pretty dress. It might even make a spectacular gown for a bride.
- The dress is fully lined in a matching pale pink silk with a full built in boned and cupped inner corset. The corset closes with a series of Hook and I with two settings to choose from and then the dress closes with a hidden set back zipper over that. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.
- Tagged a modern Dior FR40, GB12, IT44, US8
- Excellent condition
Bust: 16.5-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13.5-14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice to inner waist
Total length: 43" from top of bodice to the shortest point of the front hem and the back extends another 18" beyond that.
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SMl-MED
Item# DD 5436
Reference Photos/Video: Suki Waterhouse at the premiere for The Homesman, Cannes Film Festival, May 2014.
All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.
christian dior
Prettiest Spring 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ivory Silk Top & Skirt Set w Embroidered Flowers
I Have a Question
- This set is from the Spring 2006 Dior collection
- It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano.
- This is a gorgeous little set that is very pretty and has that perfect feel of the work that Galliano was doing for the label during this time period.
- I always love finding a pretty little set like this because it just gives you more options to be able to style the pieces. With this set you also have the option of wearing the top tucked into the skirt or letting it lay above the skirt's waist-line for a softer feel. Both pieces will also mix and match with other things you already have in your closet.
- The pieces are made from a beautiful light in weight silk that has a secondary deeper ivory flower woven into it with a different finishing thread.
- Small medallions of embroidered flowers paired with a scattering of gold flower and leaves cover the fabric. These give the fabric an almost antique feel that is gorgeous.
- The top buttons to close and it is suspended from the shoulders by tiny straps that come out from the centre of the top and cross over the upper back on the other side.
- The top has the feel of a lingerie piece with soft gathered cups and little insets of lace underneath the breasts.
- Both the top edge of the camisole and the bottom hem are detailed with a lace finish that has a pretty ivory ribbon running through it.
- The top buttons to close up the front. My dress form doesn't have quite enough chest to really have this sit on it properly but it will be better on an actual body.
- The skirt is a little masterpiece. It has a banded waist for shape and then it is made of several panels placed horizontally on curving bands down the skirt. When you lay it out flat it is tremendously full across the bottom and this is what lets it fall in those pretty folds that you see here.
- It is a gorgeous little set.
- Both pieces of the set are unlined. The top closes with a series of Mother-of-Pearl appearing buttons down the front that have Dior engraved into them. The skirt zips to close with hidden set snaps on the waistband. I see that the very bottom button is missing.
- Tagged a vintage Dior FR36, GB8, IT40, US4
- Excellent condition.
Top
Bust: to 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total Length: 23.5" from top of bodice to waist
Skirt
Waist: 12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total Length: 26" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD5419
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