CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture - Lot 16

CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Trapeze Line, Spring-Summer 1958 Red Riding Hood" daytime ensemble in carmine-red silk shantung with a pretty bow detail on the front, consisting of a pleated dress on the bottom, zipped and press-studded at the back, and a jacket-style top dress. The two are linked by a snap system. Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale purchase. Dimensions are consistent with the fact that this is the model from the fashion show, probably worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show. Size: 32 approx. Waist circumference: 60 cm This is the lot reproduced in Dior by Yves Saint Laurent 1958 - 1960, Assouline, 2017, p.45. Very slight traces, notably at the aiselles, concealed front pressure system to be reattached, underskirt to be recomposed (dryness of the thread having led to a separation of the levels), hem undone on the bottom. Condition: A CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture by Yves Mathieu Saint Laurent Trapeze Line, Spring-Summer 1958 "Chaperon Rouge" day ensemble in carmine red silk shantung with a lovely front bow detail, consisting of a dress pleated at the bottom, zipper and snaps along the back, and a blouse-style top of the dress. Both are connected by a system of snaps. Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale. The dimensions are consistent with this being the runway model, likely worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show. Size: approximately 32. Waist circumference: 60 cm. This lot has been loaned and/or exhibited at/by Dior Heritage since 2016. This lot is the lot reproduced in the book Dior by Yves Saint Laurent 1958 - 1960, Assouline, 2017, p.45. Very light marks, especially at the underarms, frontal snap system to be reattached, skirt to be recomposed (dryness of the thread leading to separation of levels), hem undone at the bottom. Condition: A