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Christian Dior
Woman's Dress, 'Venezuela'Fall/Winter 1957-1958

Not on view
Black silk cocktail dress on a white mannequin, with a draped V-neckline, gathered waist knot, and full flared skirt with deep structural folds
Fashion photograph of a white mannequin wearing a black sleeveless cocktail dress with a draped V-neckline, fitted bodice, and full midi skirt in lustrous fabric, paired with long black gloves and a small hat, posed against a dark gray background.
Black satin sleeveless dress on a white mannequin, detail view showing a deep V-neckline with draped bodice and gathered, voluminous skirt with diagonal pleating at the waist.
Close-up detail of a black silk evening gown on a mannequin, with heavily draped and ruched bodice, diagonal sash at the waist, and voluminous gathered skirt below.
Close-up photograph of a black satin garment, showing the waist and skirt with deep pleating and a diagonal draped band crossing the bodice, photographed against a dark gray background with dramatic studio lighting that highlights the fabric's sheen.

Christian Dior, Dior, Woman's Dress, 'Venezuela', Fall/Winter 1957-1958, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Robert Rowan, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Designer
Christian Dior
France, Paris, 1905-1957
Design House
Dior
France, Paris, founded 1946
Title
Woman's Dress, 'Venezuela'
Place Made
France
Date Made
Fall/Winter 1957-1958
Medium
Silk plain weave (faille)
Dimensions
Center back length: 36 5/8 in. (93.03 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Rowan
Accession Number
M.65.39
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles