This sensational mid1990s John Galliano for Christian Dior organza cocktail dress with PVC spaghetti straps is a wonderful combination of classic chic and modernity and is in superb vintage condition. Comprised of black silk crepe, the dress is cut straight across the bust and tailored at waist and curve of the hip to form an hourglass silhouette narrowing slightly toward the knee. There is a large silk taffeta orchid corsage to the bottom left of the skirt surrounded with oversized faux gemstone embellishments and beaded embroidery patches in the shape of leaves, which glitter when they catch the light. The dress is fully lined in black silk with a zip fastening to the left of the bodice. The key design feature is a gossamer silk organza overlay which flounces from the bust in soft folds to just below the hip, and excites a delightfully playful aesthetic. There are 2 x fine PVC straps on each side which cross at the top. The overlay fastens at the top left with a series of concealed popper fastenings and a hook and eye. The reverse of the gown consolidates beautifully at the top with taffeta bow detail. A flawlessly glamorous piece of occasion wear, would best suit a US size 6, UK size 10.
MEASUREMENTS:
Bust - 86.3cm / 34"
Waist - 81.2cm / 32"
Hip - 96.5cm / 38"
Length -99cm / 39"