1950s Christian Dior London Modele Original Silk Dress

This is quite simply one of the best original Christian Dior London dresses we've had in for a very long time. It is in absolutely extraordinary vintage condition with a repeat paisley pattern against a French blue background and olive green, turquoise, warm ochre and pink tones. It is made from the best quality heavier weight silk, with a diagonal twill weave. The dress is elaborately constructed and was almost certainly a demi-couture order from the House. The dress has a wide portrait collar with a high cut modesty panel, cap sleeves and a darted waist. The skirt has neat box pleating and fastens to the back with the original concealed metal zip. The silk outer layer is lined in a navy organza. The magic starts as always with Dior dresses inside the dress with just as much attention to detail applied to a concealed inner dress with its own zip that is made from a quality navy acetate. There are also two stiffened tulle petticoats also in a coordinating blue.

There are absolutely no faults whatsoever with this dress and it displays beautifully. The colour is exceptionally fresh and there is no wear to the fabric. There is no colour fading or holes. The lining is absolutely excellent and the zips work. If we're being exceptionally picky, the tulle has numerous small breaks but obviously these can't be seen when worn and they are fully functioning in terms of the fullness that they give to the dress. The dress was purchased with an original 1950s French blue suede wide band leather belt. This presents reasonably well from the front. It is not labelled or if it was labelled this has faded to the point of obscurity. It may even be not original but it goes well with the dress and is included in the sale. Of note, there are no belt loops and the dress presents beautifully without a belt.

We suggest this will fit up to a UK 10-12 or size US 6-8.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 37 in. (94 cm)
WAIST - 28 in. (71.1 cm)
HIP - 36 in. (91.4 cm)
LENGTH - 46 in. (116.9 cm)
SHOULDERS - 18 in. (45.7 cm)

BELT MIN. LENGTH - 28 in. (71.1 cm)
BELT MAX. LENGTH - 30 in. (76.2 cm)