Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Spring 1988 Haute Couture Black Strapless w Bow designer-adolfo Note the the kit seems

Note the the kit seems entirely intact but the suitcase does show cracking and wear

These curve around and down and give the dress the suggestion of a full fifties skirt

That same pretty pastel embroidery that covers the skirt also details the bodice and covers each sleeve

The netting is then detailed with a pattern done in a gold metallic thread

full cut through the arms but is still refined enough that it does not feel like a "costume" like some eighties pieces feel

Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Spring 1988 Haute Couture Black Strapless w Bow designer-adolfo Note the the kit seemsThe twin of this dress walk the runway for the Spring 1988 show. Made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan for Christian Dior. The evening portion of the collection focused on short dresses that had a corseted waist and bust with wrapping techniques that gave the feel of a sarong. The dress is a wonderful example of that feel he was after and it is fantastic. We found a teeny slice of it or a very similar piece on the runway and even though the