Two Christian Dior Haute Couture Two-Piece Ensembles. 2009-12

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 includes four haute couture items: a dress and jacket, top and pants.

THE FIRST
Purple silk dress and jacket. The jacket is made with long sleeves, crew neckline, and center front single hook and eye closure. The sleeveless dress is made with vertical panels that open to pleats at the hips. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper.
Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 34640

Approximate Measurements:
Jacket

Shoulders: 13.5"

Chest: 38"

Waist: 40"

Hips: 42"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 27"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem):

Dress
Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 34640

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 14.5"

Chest: 36"

Waist: 38"

Hips: 39"

Length (high shoulder point to hem):

Sleeve (center back neck to hem):

THE SECOND
Top and pants of black silk. The top is made with long sleeves, crew neckline, and center back closure. The long pants close with a hook and eye and zipper.
Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 34641

Top

Approximate Measurements:

Shoulders: 14.5"

Chest: 40"

Waist: 41"

Hips: 44"

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24.5"

Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

Pant
Label: Christian Dior Haute Couture Paris

Size Label: Not sized

Style/Serial No.: 35197

Approximate Measurements:

Waist: 34"

Hips: 39"

Length (side waist band to hem): 37.5"

Inseam: 27.5"

Property from a Private Collection, Arlington, Virginia

This lot is located in Chicago.