Christian Dior Haute Couture Four-Piece Wrap Dress and Jacket Ensemble with Two Belts, Fall/Winter 1981

Black viscose knit sleeveless wrap dress with band collar, bloused bodice and gathered skirt; paired with dark brown suede crop jacket with gold paisley print and trimmed with black and gold thread braided rope, a matching paisley printed suede belt with peplum and gold-tone metal buckle, and second black leather belt with peplum trimmed in gold-tone beads and gold-tone metal buckle.
Label: Automne-Hiver 1981 / Christian Dior / Paris
Size Label: N/A
Dress Style/Serial No.: 15250
Jacket Style/Serial No.: 15251

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 14.5"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 33"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 17"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
Suede Belt Length: 29"
Suede Belt Width: 2.25"
Leather Belt Length: 27.5"
Leather Belt Width: 1.75"

DRESS
Shoulders: 8"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 62"

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though the jacket has some minor soiling under each arm, noticeable in the lining, there is a light spot on the back right shoulder suede, and the top shoulder braid has some loose threads from slight abrasions. The dress has some light soiling along the neckline and under each arm due to wear, there is a small light spot on the left hip drape, and the left side hemline has popped a few stitches with some light soiling. The leather belt is very good with some negligible scuffs on the front left waist.

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Timothy Long

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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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