HISTORY
From the early 2000s, this Christian Dior dress reflects the house’s continued emphasis on sculptural tailoring and intricate surface detail during the post-Galliano transitional years. The piece combines a miniature houndstooth silk base with tonal floral appliqués, showcasing refined handwork and a structured silhouette characteristic of the period.
Silk dress in black and white with appliqué floral detailing throughout.
• Rounded collar
• Concealed back zip closure
• Pleated front panel
• Straight hem
• Extended cap shoulders
• Cut-in cap sleeves
• Paneled sides with structured volume
• Darts at back
• Contrast lining
• Black-tone hardware
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: Silk.
Lining: Viscose.
SIZING
Tagged size 40
Shoulders: 18.50 in
Chest (pit to pit): 15.35 in
Length: 40.94 in
Black
Silk
2000-2009
9/10
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Christian Dior
Black Houndstooth Silk Dress With Floral Appliqué
$595 USD
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HISTORY
From the early 2000s, this Christian Dior dress reflects the house’s continued emphasis on sculptural tailoring and intricate surface detail during the post-Galliano transitional years. The piece combines a miniature houndstooth silk base with tonal floral appliqués, showcasing refined handwork and a structured silhouette characteristic of the period.
Silk dress in black and white with appliqué floral detailing throughout.
• Rounded collar
• Concealed back zip closure
• Pleated front panel
• Straight hem
• Extended cap shoulders
• Cut-in cap sleeves
• Paneled sides with structured volume
• Darts at back
• Contrast lining
• Black-tone hardware
Made in Italy.
COMPOSITION
Exterior: Silk.
Lining: Viscose.
SIZING
Tagged size 40
Shoulders: 18.50 in
Chest (pit to pit): 15.35 in
Length: 40.94 in
Black
Silk
2000-2009
9/10
