Documented Spring 1969 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Stiffened Silk A-Line Dress 1920s and Antique Note the sizing is a

Note the sizing is a touch deceptive as its meant to drape a bit - this one will work on a smaller frame as well as what the actual measurements put it as

The skirt is a slim cut pencil and the jacket is cut broader through the shoulders and then narrows in at the waist

The dress itself has that simple architectural cut as typical of Cardin pieces

This is a really spectacular and unusual Janice Wainwright set done in silk devore velvet with touches of coral and metallic black

Length: 21" from neck to hem but meant to drape so is shorter when on

Documented Spring 1969 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Stiffened Silk A-Line Dress 1920s and Antique Note the sizing is aThis dress is not perfect but it is still perfectly wearable and it is a stunning example of the work that Marc Bohan was doing for this season. When researching this piece we found a photo of it with a coat and belt that gives you a great idea of how it is once on the body. It is also great to have documentation on it which is not always easy for an earlier piece. The Spring 1969 collection is mentioned in the 'Dior Catwalk' book and it says that