{"product_id":"rare-fall-1981-christian-dior-by-marc-bohan-haute-couture-wool-leather-velvet-triangle-shawl","title":"Rare Fall 1981 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Wool Leather \u0026 Velvet Triangle Shawl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shrimpton Couture Archives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe twin of this piece was part of the ensemble for the opening look of the Fall 1981 Haute Couture collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis would have been completely made by hand in the Paris ateliers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love that we have runway reference photos so you can see how gorgeous this can be once paired with an amazing outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is meant to be worn and draped over the shoulder(s) and can be worn over both or just one. Belting it in part could completely changes the look as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is made out of a soft and fine black wool that has a beautiful texture to it. That is very thick and soft feeling. It is not super heavy, and almost has the feel of a felted wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt is shaped in a giant triangle and that is what it allows it to fall in the two points at the front and then one long point at the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSet in about an inch from the edge is a line done in a hand embroidered red thread that follows the edge of the entire shawl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSuede pieces have been added on each side of the front and then a larger pattern of suede velvet and top stitched embroidery sits across the back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI love how the various sweet pieces have an embossed pattern set into them to add a little extra visual detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a fantastic piece of true Haute Couture and a very rare item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt has its proper numbered Couture tag and appropriate typed tape ribbon underneath that tag. The piece has no closures and is meant to sit over the shoulder(s) to wear. The outer portion is a felted wool and then that is backed with a more standard wall on the inside. I see two very tiny nicks on the wool backing side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTotal width when laid flat end to end is 79\" and from the neck to the longest point of the back it is 49\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eReference Photos: Fall 1981 Christian Dior Haute Couture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086446944540,"sku":null,"price":1745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_ed28b9b5-c9ea-4f0a-9ed7-759b726ca582.jpg?v=1759365031","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/rare-fall-1981-christian-dior-by-marc-bohan-haute-couture-wool-leather-velvet-triangle-shawl","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}