Christian Dior Haute Couture Silver Taffeta Coat, Autumn/Winter 1988-89

This piece was shown in Marc Bohan’s penultimate collection for Dior, which featured dramatic volume, rich embroideries, and sumptuous furs. Bohan was awarded the prestigious Golden Thimble award for best haute couture collection this season.

The twenty-five lots of Dior haute couture in this auction (Lots 46-70) represent the work of nearly every creative director at the House of Dior.

This lot contains one item: taffeta coat. The black haute couture dress featured in these images is available in Lot 50.

Silk taffeta evening coat with long sleeves, wide cuffs, and oversized shawl collar. The center front hangs open with no closures.
Label: Christian Dior Paris Automne-Hiver 88/89

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 24764

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 22.5"

Chest: 50"

Waist: 62"

Hips: 62"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:
The overall condition is good with some signs of light wear throughout, some of the taking that holds the shape of the cuffs has come loose in addition to that a seam at the bottom of the coat that has come loose.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

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Christian Dior Haute Couture Silver Taffeta Coat, Autumn/Winter 1988-89

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