Lot no. 119
119. Christian DIOR, Haute Couture collection, Autumn-Winter 1957. Opium" evening dress in blue satin embroidered with green and blue lamé.
Designed by Christian DIOR - Fuseau line - The latest collection -
The dress is designed like an eighteenth-century garment: open coat and back of dress. Boat neckline, long sleeves, open skirt enhanced by a bow revealing the bottom of the dress trimmed with the same fabric only on the visible part.
White claw, black graphics
Identical model in the Musée Galliera, donated by the Viscountess de Ribes.
Also worn by Grace, Princess of Monaco.
Christian DIOR, Haute Couture collection, Fall-Winter 1957. Evening dress "Opium" model in blue satin embroidered with green and blue lamé. Creation: Christian DIOR - Fuseau line - The latest collection. The dress is designed as an 18th century garment: open coat and slip. Identical model kept at the Galliera museum, manual gift from the Viscountess of Ribes. Model also worn by Grace, Princess of Monaco.
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