1970s Christian Dior Demi-Couture Numbered Sample Dress in Inky Black Velvet w Bow designer-stavropoulos the bodice is kept simple

the bodice is kept simple with a scooped neckline and no sleeves

Unlined and closes with a hand set

The ruffled edges are all lined in horsehair to give them volume and shape

The dress is amazing a precursor to many of his iconic design elements in later collections

Waist: the hook & eye are currently set at 13" & 13

1970s Christian Dior Demi-Couture Numbered Sample Dress in Inky Black Velvet w Bow designer-stavropoulos the bodice is kept simpleThis is an incredible dress that would be from when Marc Bohan was head of the Dior atelier. It is a beautiful example of the work being produced by Christian Dior in this time period. This is the Christian Dior London label and is considered to be demi couture from this time period of Dior's history. This dress is especially interesting as it has a sample label inside along with it numbered Dior label. It must have been a runway sample or was a