Two Christian Dior Haute Couture Suits, 1989-2003

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 consists of a two-piece pantsuit and a two-piece skirt suit. Four haute couture pieces total.

THE FIRST
Cream silk suit with pants and jacket. Jacket is made with a notched lapel, long sleeves, and a center front button closure. Pants are made with pleats into the waistband and a center front closure.
Label: Christian Dior Paris Printemps-Ete 1989

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 25451

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 15"

Chest: 35"

Waist: 34"

Hips: 40"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 33"

Pant
Label: Not labeled

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 25452 P 12

Approximate Measurements:

Waist: 28"

Hips: 21.5"

Length (side waist band to hem): 41"

Inseam: 29.5"

THE SECOND
Grey silk crepe suit with skirt and jacket. Jacket is made with broad shoulders, long sleeves, two hip pockets, and a center front that hangs open. The long skirt features vertical pleats at the sides and is closed along the waistband with hooks and eyes and a zipper.
Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 33393

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 14"

Chest: 39"

Waist: 38"

Hips: 40"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 26"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:
THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with some puckering at the collar of the jacket.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with some light signs of wear throughout. The right shoulder has a light whitish colored spot. The dress in good condition, signs of light wear, markings at the interior hem from when the piece was fitted for the haute couture client.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

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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