1950s Christian Dior Numbered Dress designer-john-galliano almost coated or polished feel

almost coated or polished feel cotton that is very very light weight

This stunning dress by James Galanos definitely falls into that category because as great as it may look in the photos the reality is far far greater

2010 first issue Kelly en Perle screened on vintage silk

The skirt is long and a master class lesson in pleat work

11" from top to bottom and 10" across in it's completely flat unstretched state

1950s Christian Dior Numbered Dress designer-john-galliano almost coated or polished feelThis is an amazing mid fifties numbered silk Christian Dior London dress that was sold through Holt Renfrew. The dress is so representative of that time period for the house of Dior. The "New Look" was in full swing and the excessive use of fabric and the full skirted silhouette is presented beautifully in this dress. The shawl or portrait collar is expansive and covers the entire shoulder in notes for other shawled collared dress The Met comments "A