Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ensemble, Spring/Summer 1958
Sale 690 - Haute Couture & Luxury Fall Fashion (Online Only)
Sep 17, 2019
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $2,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ensemble, Spring/Summer 1958
Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland
This ensemble is from Yves Saint Laurent's first collection for Christian Dior.
The ensemble consists of a dress, jacket and two belts. The main items are made of cream raw silk. The dress has a stylized neckline ending with a point and bow at the center front. The dress has short sleeves with the fullness in the bodice and skirt controlled by numerous vertical darts that extend away from the waistline. The jacket has a wide collar and a center front button closure with a decorative self-fabric bow at the hem. There are two belts that come with this ensmeble. The first is self fabric and the second is cream leather.
Dress and Jacket Label: Christian Dior / Paris / Printemps-Ete 1958
Unique Haute Couture ID Numbers: Illegible/Worn off
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
JACKET
Bust: 20"
Waist: 19"
Hips: 19.5"
Shoulder:15 "
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 19"
Shoulder:15 "
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 19"
Length (from underarm): 10"
DRESS
Bust: 17"
Waist: 14.5"
Hips: 18"
Shoulder: 15"
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 5"
Shoulder: 15"
Sleeve (shoulder to hem): 5"
Length (from underarm): 33"
Belts: 1" W x 31" L
Belts: 1" W x 31" L
Haute Couture and Hollywood Designs worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland.
Condition Report
Condition:
Overall very good condition. The raw silk of the jacket has numerous small faint brown spots on the front near the buttons. The dress has some spots near the center front neckline, on the front bow and near the front hem. Discoloration under each arm from wear. There is also a brown faint spot around the waistline from what appears to be a transfer from the belt.
Overall very good condition. The raw silk of the jacket has numerous small faint brown spots on the front near the buttons. The dress has some spots near the center front neckline, on the front bow and near the front hem. Discoloration under each arm from wear. There is also a brown faint spot around the waistline from what appears to be a transfer from the belt.
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