Christian Dior Haute Couture Wedding Dress, Fall/Winter 1979

Princess Caroline of Monaco wore a similar Christian Dior Haute Couture dress designed by Marc Bohan for her wedding to Philippe Junot in 1978. Her dress featured an A-line silhouette with a tiered lace overlay and sheer bell sleeves. Bohan served as creative director of Dior from 1960-1989.

White nylon net embroidered with white silk thread floral wedding dress with scalloped net neckline and long sleeve bodice lined with silk chiffon, a full layered net and organza skirt with synthetic horsehair braid, and center back zipper and button closure with attached satin ribbon tie at waist.
Label: Christian Dior / Paris / Made in France
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 11835

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 34"
Waist: 27.25"
Hips: 40"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 59"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.

Condition:

The overall condition is very good structurally though the dress has yellowed due to age. The bodice lining is lightly soiled under the arms and at the waistband due to wear and the spaghetti straps have been shortened. The skirt hemline has some mild soiling due to wear and the interior tulle layer hemline has been worn out of its hemming, mostly along the back. The base of the center back zipper is detaching from the skirt but is still fully functional.

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A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith

Christian Dior Haute Couture Wedding Dress, Fall/Winter 1979

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