CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture
by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent
Trapèze line, Spring-Summer 1958
Sophie" daytime dress in black and gray alpaca with a small round collar emphasized by a central buttoning that descends to a large balloon skirt embellished with black petticoats.
Moiré cream resin bonnets, ultra-short sleeves.
Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale purchase.
Dimensions are consistent with the fact that this is the model from the fashion show, probably worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show.
Show bolduc present, dress name legible.
Size: 34 approx.
Waist circumference: 61 cm
This is the lot reproduced in Dior by Yves Saint Laurent 1958 - 1960, Assouline, 2017, p.36, and is used to introduce the chapter on the Trapeze line.
Nice condition, a little missing on the right side of the skirt, lining damaged.
Condition : A
CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture
by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent
Trapeze Line, Spring-Summer 1958
"Sophie" day dress in black and grey alpaca with a small round collar emphasized by central buttoning down to a dramatic balloon skirt enhanced by black underskirting.
Buttons in cream moiré resin, ultra-short sleeves.
Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale.
The dimensions are consistent with this being the runway model, likely worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show.
Runway ribbon present, dress name legible.
Size: approximately 34.
Waist circumference: 61 cm.
This lot has been loaned and/or exhibited at/by Dior Heritage since 2016.
This lot is the lot reproduced in the book Dior by Yves Saint Laurent 1958 - 1960, Assouline, 2017, p.36, and is used to introduce the chapter on the Trapeze line.
Good condition, a small defect on the right side of the skirt, damaged lining.
Condition: A
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