evening dress

Designer
nationality
French
birth-death
1905-1957
Creation date
Collection
Textiles
Materials
silk taffeta
Dimensions
L: 60 in.
Not Currently On View
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Clemens W. Herman
Accession number
80.493
Provenance
Gift of Clemens W. Herman
Gallery Label

Christian Dior-New York, which opened in 1948, produced Dior designs at more affordable prices for American women. This dress is an example of that line of luxury ready-to-wear.

Christian Dior debuted his H-line in fall-winter 1954. Wide straps, a fitted bodice and a flat bust were trademarks of the H-line silhouette. Dior's use of bows, a full skirt and a princess waist with cummerbund in this dress, evokes an air of youthfulness.

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