Sold for $410
"Bohan's autumn / winter collection - awarded the Golden Thimble prize for best haute couture collection that season - was both luxurious (with gold brocades, fur trims and rich embroideries) and whimsical (with dramatic, feather-like volumes and a masquerade theme complete with black velvet masks both real and embroidered over short evening jackets.)"
Dior, Catwalk, Yale University Press
THE JACKET
Black and gold brocade jacket and skirt with belt. The jacket is cut with a scoop neckline, long sleeves, a back bow at the waistline, and a center front button closure. The skirt is shaped into the waistline with darts and closes with a zip and hooks and eyes. The skirt is finished with a self-fabric belt.
Label: Christian Dior / Paris / Automne - Hiver 88/89
Size label: Not sized
Style/Serial No.: 24622
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 37"
Waist: 31"
Hips: 17" (when bow is tied at the back)
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"
THE SKIRT
Label: Within jacket
Size Label: Not sized
Style/Serial No.: 24623 J 46
Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29"
Hips: 38"
Length (side waist band to hem): 23.5"
THE BELT
Length: 34"
Width: 1"
Condition:
The overall condition of the suit is good with minor pilling. The backing of the skirt belt has dried and is cracking but is not visible on the exterior of the belt.
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