This dress, labeled automne/hiver 1957, was created within months of Christian Dior’s unexpected death in October 1957. The pale celadon fringed silk sheath closely resembles an example in the spring/summer 1957 ‘Ligne Libre’ collection, described as split sheaths and dubbed ‘robes de Chine.’

The twenty-five lots of Dior haute couture in this auction (Lots 46-70) represent the work of nearly every creative director at the House of Dior.

Grey silk satin dress with straight skirt and draped overdress with folds and bow secured at left front. Built-in boned inner-bodice with fourteen hook and eye closures and six snaps around the top of the dress. 
Label: Christian Dior Paris, Automme-Hiver 1957 
Size label: Not sized 

Style/Serial No.: 89 other numbers are not legible 

 

Approximate Measurements:

Chest: 24.5" 

Waist: 33" 

Hips: 36"  

Length (high shoulder point to hem): 45"