1950s Christian Dior Black Wool & Velvet Suit

Spectacular vintage Christian Dior (New York Label) suit from the mid to late 1950s, exquisitely constructed from jet black wool jersey and velvet trim. Both skirt and jacket are fully lined in black silk.

Classic Dior silhouette. Sleek three quarter length skirt with two kick pleats to the rear and several tuck pleats to the front waist band. The jacket is cut to emphasise the curves; Dior's extreme 'New-Look' had begun to relax at this point, so you'll be able to breath in this one! The collar contruction is very unusual, and possibly the most striking detail. This suit is perfect for any formal occassion and will require little more than serious heels to pull off what must be one of the key iconic looks of the mid 20th Century.

Christian Dior has always defined the criteria of feminine elegance across the world.

He was born in 1905 in Normandy, France and began to sell fashion illustrations to Paris fashion houses from 1929. Five years later the company Christian Dior moved into a beautiful town house located at 30 avenue Montaigne in Paris, which still remains home to the fashion brand today. A true icon of the 20th century Christian Dior has delivered unbelievable, innovative, classic and magnificent pieces for over three quarters of a century. Defined by sophistication and cutting edge design the fashion house has a distinct signature style and is one of the world's most popular labels.