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The Story of a Dress - Christian Dior
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The Story of a Dress - Christian Dior
Double page spread from The Sketch drawn by Francis Marshall documenting the different stages of a Christian Dior dress. Top left the dress is designed by Dior himself while top right shows a seamstress at work. Left picture (middle) depicts dress show crowds arriving at the salons of Dior at the Avenue Montaigne in Paris and below potential buyers and customers watch mannequins wearing a Barcarolle - robe a danser made of peach coloured satin with a black pattern. Worn with black gloves that button up behind the neck. The underskirt of tulle dips below the hem at the back of the skirt. The right hand picture shows the dress worn at an opera house gala night with the Gardes Republicaine lining the foyer.
1950
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The Story of a Christian Dior Dress: A Meticulous Journey from Design Concept to Red Carpet Debut (January 1950) In the heart of Paris, at the esteemed salons of Christian Dior on Avenue Montaigne, the fashion world eagerly awaited the unveiling of the latest haute couture creations. Top left, the mastermind behind it all, Christian Dior himself, sketches the design for an exquisite Barcarolle gown. With a stroke of his pen, the dress comes to life, a robe a danser in peach-colored satin adorned with a black pattern. Meanwhile, top right, a seamstress diligently works on the intricate details of the design, her nimble fingers bringing Dior's vision to reality. The seamstress's dedication and skill are essential to the creation of this masterpiece. As the fashion crowd gathers at the Avenue Montaigne salons, left picture (middle), anticipation fills the air. Potential buyers and customers watch intently as mannequins gracefully display the latest Dior creations. The Barcarolle gown, with its strapless design, black gloves that button up behind the neck, and a tulle underskirt that dips below the hem at the back, steals the show. Right picture: The Barcarolle gown makes its grand debut at an opera house gala night. The Gardes Republicaine line the foyer, adding an air of sophistication and elegance. The dress, with its timeless beauty, shines in the spotlight, a testament to the unwavering craftsmanship and innovative design of Christian Dior.
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