{"product_id":"1987-1988-christian-dior-by-marc-bohan-textured-black-silk-skirt-hand-beaded-corset-set","title":"1987-1988 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Textured Black Silk Skirt \u0026 Hand Beaded Corset Set","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEightThis two piece set dates in and around to the Fall 1987 Christian Dior collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen researching we found very similar bead work used on a piece from the Fall 1987 Haute Couture collection. The date for this set is based on that bead work and that pieces often trickled down into ready-to-wear collections with similar details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAt first glance it looks like this is a full dress but it is actually two pieces. The top is a shaped and boned strapless corset and it has a matching textured silk black skirt. I love the versatility that having the two separate pieces gives you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt made out of a black heavily textured silk with built-in under skirts for added volume in shape and the corset is made out of of a deep yellow silk with hand beading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bodice is strapless and is meant to be more fitted with a true corset feel. Inside it is cupped and has extensive inner boning so that it sits perfectly in place around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love how it is shaped over the body to emphasize the bust and then it nips in the waist. The deep curve at the top of the neck line and the way that long tassel hangs down the front is all done to draw the eye in and add to the illusion of a smaller waist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnder the waist it curves out over the top of the hips.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt is its own separate piece. The waist is banded and then the silk expands outwards from there. It is very full by the time it reaches the bottom hem. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis gives it a soft and easy movement around you as you move. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt is made out of a layer of highly textured black silk and then underneath that is a layer of a black net with stiffening built in around he inner hem. An innermost silk lining sits between that middle layer and your skin. Floating the layers over each other in this manner helps it to retain volume and shape around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe perfect finishing touch is the extensive silk cord, hand cut velvet applique and hand beading done on the corset. The pattern follows the exaggerated peak on the front bodice and then wraps all the way around you to hook into place. Strands of various size beads have been hand strung and placed all the way around the top edge. They are glossy black faceted beads and are in a variety of shapes and sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is just outstanding in person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and beautifully constructed. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe skirt is lined in a black net and black silk as described above. The corset is lined in a matching yellow silk and has hidden interior light boning. It closes with a row of lingerie hooks at the back and the skirt buttons to close at the waist with a zipper under that. I see a tiny mark on the front bodice which is hidden under the dangling beads over it for the most part. There is.a small repair\/flaw along the very edge at the bottom. There is a tiny bit of grubbiness here and there on the corset on the inside and the outside. Please see the photos after the label shot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCorset\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 16.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 14\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: it is 8\" at the skinniest part at the back and about 13.5\" from the peak of the bodice to the lowest part of the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSkirt\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam. \u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 39\" from waist to hem with 2\" turned under.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54661766349084,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_d6232943-4c12-49e6-9ec2-69f13a605de2.jpg?v=1791221426","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/1987-1988-christian-dior-by-marc-bohan-textured-black-silk-skirt-hand-beaded-corset-set","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}