161. Christian DIOR, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1961. Cocktail ensemble in navy blue silk organza, "Ritournelle" model. Artistic director: Marc BOHAN - Collection: Le Slim Look - Marc Bohan's first collection for Dior. Nude combination dress covered with a round-neck, sleeveless, single-breasted blouse top, flared skirt with permanent sunburst pleating edged with a purple satin ribbon; worn with a short-sleeved bolero, trimmed edge to edge. White label, black graphics Provenance: American actress's wardrobe. Bibliography: "Dior Marc Bohan", Editions Assouline, rep. p. 48. Identical model in the Musée Galliera collection. Identical model worn by model Sophie Derly and photographed by Henry Clarke. Christian DIOR, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1961. Cocktail set in navy blue silk organza, "Ritournelle" model. Artistic Director: Marc BOHAN - Collection: Le Slim Look - Marc Bohan's first collection for the house of Dior. Dress with a nude-coloured jumpsuit covered with a top-blouse with a round neckline, sleeveless, single-breasted, flared skirt with permanent sun pleats bordered by a purple satin ribbon; worn with a short-sleeved bolero, edge-to-edge facings. Provenance: Wardrobe of an American actress. Bibliography: "Dior Marc Bohan", Editions Assouline, rep. p. 48. Identical model preserved in the collection of the Galliera museum. Identical model worn by model Sophie Derly and photographed by Henry Clarke.