c.1966 Christian Dior Sequin & Tortoise Shell Demi-Couture Dress designer-thea-porter It is based loosely on

It is based loosely on a "graduation" gown mixed with the flowing softness and drape he was renowned for

It has its original tie belt and and extra scarf-like piece that I have style around the neck for these shots

Ties at each shoulder allow you to adjust how low it sits

The back is slightly longer and has a wide full cut with an astonishing amount of fabric

The scarf edges are hand stitched and show slight fraying here and there

c.1966 Christian Dior Sequin & Tortoise Shell Demi-Couture Dress designer-thea-porter It is based loosely onRarely have I seen such a fine and elaborate example of the Dior label come to market as this extraordinary dress. Based on the lines and construction and other examples I have had in the shop I would say that this extraordinary dress dates to the mid sixties. It is from the Dior Paris Boutique and the label is numbered so this would have been a special or custom order by a client made in the ateliers under Marc Bohan for Dior. I see no machine work