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Dress

1968-70 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Diorling label was launched at the Christian Dior London boutique on Conduit Street in March 1968. Designed by Dior London head designer Jorn Langberg, the collection consisted of less expensive ready-to-wear garments aimed at a young clientele.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Belt
  • Dress
Materials and techniques
wool, leather
Brief description
Dress, wool and metal, Diorling by Christian Dior London, designed by Jorn Langberg, 1968-70, London.
Physical description
White wool dress and belt with leather backing
Credit line
Worn by the 2nd Viscountess Weir and given, with the permission of her daughter The Hon. Janet Valentine, by Lister Bolton
Summary
The Diorling label was launched at the Christian Dior London boutique on Conduit Street in March 1968. Designed by Dior London head designer Jorn Langberg, the collection consisted of less expensive ready-to-wear garments aimed at a young clientele.
Collection
Accession number
T.85:1&2-2001

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Record createdAugust 19, 2003
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