Late 1960s Miss Dior Velvet Midi Dress w Large Bead and Cord Detailing designer-zandra-rhodes The fabric is a panne

The fabric is a panne silk velvet that is insanely smooth to the touch

It closes at the side with a painted metal zipper and flat metal hook & eye at the waist

Bottom hem: 18" flat across the back from side to side

Balenciaga and Roman Baroque were her influences and one can see that this particular dress was a definite nod to the Balenciaga Atelier

Late 1960s Miss Dior Velvet Midi Dress w Large Bead and Cord Detailing designer-zandra-rhodes The fabric is a panneThe Miss Dior label launched in 1967 and it was meant to appeal more to the daughters of the established couture clients. The boutique was right next door to the Couture atelier and the line was sold only there and in stores throughout France. In December of 1970 the line hit the US market, in place of the by then finished Dior New York label. It was an instant hit. The clothing produced for this label was made in the Dior workrooms and was designed