97. Christian DIOR (attributed to), Haute Couture collection, Autumn-Winter 1953. Cocktail ensemble in printed silk taffeta. Designed by Christian DIOR. Draped bodice top, single breasted, short sleeves, wide flared skirt. Missing label. Provenance: wardrobe of Madame Yvonne Minassian, first saleswoman at Dior. This model was made at Madame Minassian's request, in a different fabric to the one in the collection and with a different back. Christian DIOR (attributed to), Haute Couture collection, Fall-Winter 1953. Cocktail set in printed silk taffeta. Creation: Christian DIOR. Draped bodice top, single-breasted, short sleeves, wide flared skirt. Label missing. Provenance: Wardrobe of Mrs. Yvonne Minassian, first saleswoman at Dior. Model made at the request of Mrs. Minassian, in a fabric other than that of the collection and with a different back.