1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-hollys-harp Fully lined in a matching

Fully lined in a matching silky rayon and buttons to close

The construction is perfection as well - it is lightly boned through the bodice so that it stays perfectly in place

You have to realize that these were completely hand done and to survive and be wearable now

It has a full built in finished corset and both it and the exterior dress close with hidden set side zippers

1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-hollys-harp Fully lined in a matchingThis is another fabulous and early example of Christian Dior's work that is quite extraordinary and its seemingly simple cut belies its beautiful lines once on. This one has the New York label so is what I consider to be demi couture from this time period of Dior's history. These where made in, and for, the American market but were based on the runway designs and with many of the same high standard finishes that the true Haute Couture pieces