Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Christian Dior "Chambord" Dress

Oh my! does anyone else think this Christian Dior dress is the most beautiful dress ever?
www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/80005069?enlarge=true/

"Chambord"

House of Dior  (French, founded 1947)

Designer:
Christian Dior (French, 1905–1957)
Date:
fall/winter 1954–55
Culture:
French
Medium:
silk, simulated pearls, beads, sequins, rhinestones, plastic
Dimensions:
Length at CB: 54 in. (137.2 cm)
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Byron C. Foy, 1957
Accession Number:
C.I.57.29.5


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