Evening Dress
ca. 1977 (made)
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This evening dress is an example of the popular post-war practice of high-end designers, in this case Christian Dior, licensing dress designs to home-sewing pattern companies such as Vogue. Vogue began their 'Vogue Paris Original' pattern line in 1949. The Paris Original patterns featured Dior's designs prominently, but also offered patterns from other French couturiers. This pattern was purchased from John Lewis in Liverpool in 1977. Its design is typical of the 1970s: soft, sheer fabrics and a long, flowing silhouette fitted at the waist with a thin belt.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Brief description | Evening dress, red chiffon, home-sewn from Dior Vogue Pattern, England, ca. 1977 |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Dilys Firn |
| Production | This dress is a design by Christian Dior which was sold as a home-sewing pattern by Vogue Paris Original, then sewn/made by Mrs. Dilys Firn ca. 1977. |
| Summary | This evening dress is an example of the popular post-war practice of high-end designers, in this case Christian Dior, licensing dress designs to home-sewing pattern companies such as Vogue. Vogue began their 'Vogue Paris Original' pattern line in 1949. The Paris Original patterns featured Dior's designs prominently, but also offered patterns from other French couturiers. This pattern was purchased from John Lewis in Liverpool in 1977. Its design is typical of the 1970s: soft, sheer fabrics and a long, flowing silhouette fitted at the waist with a thin belt. |
| Associated object | T.140:1-2009 (Source) |
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| Accession number | T.139:1 to 3-2009 |
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| Record created | August 5, 2009 |
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