This little number is quintessential Christian Dior during the Galliano years. He was a master at this bias cut full length slip dress and designed them in numerous variation. Here the pink "patchwork" pattern screened onto the silk combined with the ruching details and more structured bodice is quite beautiful. Galliano designed fantasy combined with historical references and during the nineties this bias cut pieces like this where highly coveted, as they still are now. The skirt flows to the floor in a sweep of beautifully bias cut silk. It has a gathered detail along the center that sits above an almost scandalous slit. It hugs the hip and curves up and over the waist. The bust is suspended from tiny silk straps with a full built in interior with built in cups. It is absolutely beautiful and feels very this season once again. Excellent condition
The dress is fully lined in silk crepe and the bust has interior built in underwired cups and small boning around the back. It closes with a metal and nylon zipper at the side. It closes with a row of tightly spaced silk covered buttons at the side. Tagged a US8. Bias cut
Bust: 15-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 63" from strap to hem (come up a touch when on due to the bias cut)
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD2457
Reference Photo: Katie Holmes in Dior at the Launch Of La D De Dior New Watch Of Fine Jewelry Designer Victoire De Castellane, 2003.
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.