Documented 1976 Christian Dior Skirt & Jacket Set designer-bessi The tunic sips along one

The tunic sips along one side seam ad has a wide boat neck

Once in a while a dress comes along that just takes your breath away and this is one of those times

Then each ready-to-wear garment was cut individually by hand in the Maria Carine workrooms in Paris using the same fabrics that were used for the couture garment

It is very plush - almost like a cross between a long velvet and a chenille but with this odd almost "crunchy" tactile feel to it

Documented 1976 Christian Dior Skirt & Jacket Set designer-bessi The tunic sips along oneThis is the near twin of the set was photoed for L'Officiel in 1976 that red version that we had that sold already can be seen here. This version of that set is a day version with the same print done in a purple and turquoise. It is equally as gorgeous and consists of a top that can be worn as a top or layered as a light jacket and a day length skirt that has a beautiful cut slightly different from the one we had in red. This one was made to be this