c.1966 Christian Dior Sequin & Tortoise Shell Demi-Couture Dress designer-thea-porter 14k yellow gold and pearl

14k yellow gold and pearl cocktail ring ca

It is based loosely on a "graduation" gown mixed with the flowing softness and drape he was renowned for

Ties at each shoulder allow you to adjust how low it sits

The back is slightly longer and has a wide full cut with an astonishing amount of fabric

Many designers of the 1980s and 1990s were inspired to experiment with unusual

c.1966 Christian Dior Sequin & Tortoise Shell Demi-Couture Dress designer-thea-porter 14k yellow gold and pearlRarely have I seen such a fine and elaborate example of the Dior label come to market as this extraordinary dress. Based on the lines and construction and other examples I have had in the shop I would say that this extraordinary dress dates to the mid sixties. It is from the Dior Paris Boutique and the label is numbered so this would have been a special or custom order by a client made in the ateliers under Marc Bohan for Dior. I see no machine work