1956 Christian Dior Haute Couture Documented Black Silk 'New Look' Dress

A highly coveted and truly breathtaking museum-quality Christian Dior haute couture 'Circé' titled new look dress dating back to his spring-summer 1956 collection. While the House of Dior is still a thriving business today, Dior's untimely death in 1957 left the fashion world without a great dictator of style. Christian Dior designed under his own name for only a decade, but his influence is everlasting. Here is a rare opportunity to own a truly exception documented look from Dior himself before passing away. This two piece complex sculptural dress ensemble is fashioned in a gorgeous black mid-weight silk faille. As shown, there is an intricate fully-boned corset petticoat slip which helps the figure flattering shape. The bodice has an elegant low-cut plunge nipped waist complete with matching bow belt. This iconic 'New Look' silhouette emphasizes a woman's seductive shape without adding any bulk or volume to the actual hips. I love the unique inverted pleats and full skirt constructio