Prettiest Fall 1979 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Black Silk Lace Net Dress w White Sequins & Bows z-archive-chanel I have acquired directly from

I have acquired directly from my client who bought it at the latest Debbie Reynolds auction in May of 2014

Highly polished buttons close the coat down the front

The entire neckline and front is heavily beaded and that stunning bead work continues all around the waistline as well

The lines of the dress and the mix of textures used are extraordinary

There is also a charming little silver beaded butterfly added on both sides of the poncho that I love

Prettiest Fall 1979 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Black Silk Lace Net Dress w White Sequins & Bows z-archive-chanel I have acquired directly fromWe have dated it to the Fall 1979 collection based on the reference and runway photos we found of pieces with similar fabric and cuts. It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan. I love that it feels like a throwback to the work of the original Mr. Dior and that it has such a beautiful feel of old world glamour to it. Bohan's work was integral to the labels development over the decades that he headed the atelier and this is a stunning