1960s Christian Dior Monochromed Sequin Maxi Dress 60s_Black_Lace_Dress A hidden blue zip secures

A hidden blue zip secures it at the rear

The central zip fastening at the reverse of the dress is carefully concealed beneath a run of popper fastenings

due to the quality of the fabric and construction and has a number of strategically positioned weights sewn into the seams

the dress is shaped as an empire-line cut with soft pleating under the bust that adds an elegance typical of this era

1960s Christian Dior Monochromed Sequin Maxi Dress 60s_Black_Lace_Dress A hidden blue zip securesThis elegant Christian Dior evening dress was retailed in their London branch during the late 1960s and may have been a special order from Paris. Designed when Marc Bohan was creative director, he is remembered for his clean, A line silhouettes and remarkable 30 year tenure at the House. The dress is short sleeved and cut from matte silk crepe de chine fabric with monochrome sequin embellishment across the entire gown. From the empire line of the