Two-piece dress in navy blue silk taffeta with cream foulard pattern
christian ernest dior (1905 – 1957)
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Cream paisley foulard on navy blue silk taffeta. A: Hip-length bodice, natural waist defined by seam; plunging narrow V neck, wide sweeping false revers as double fabric layer over bustline; short dolman sleeves, rolled cuff; center front hook closure; revers interfaced with stiffened net. B: Below-knee length skirt; attached overskirt with V shaped stitched yoke over stomach; functional covered buttons either side center back; proper left side back zipper; self fabric underskirt with side slits from hem to knee, navy blue faille taffeta facing. Label, A: Christian Dior Paris / made in France #05529.
About this artwork
- Title: Two-piece dress in navy blue silk taffeta with cream foulard pattern
- Artist: christian ernest dior
- Year: 1954
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Movement: New Look
- Color palette: Pastels
- Main color: White
- Keywords: mid century fashion , cream floral pattern , vintage fashion


