1960s Pom Pom Tassle Dior Wool Dress designer-pierre-cardin The dress itself is a

The dress itself is a simple cut - a scooped collar is set on both the front and the back

This is a charming and delightful early fifties sun dress

Couture level details abound - the buttons for example are all hidden under the front satin striping but when you look close you will see that is done in the proper dressmakers way with a double layer of fabric and one single stitch between each button hole along the entire row so it lies perfectly flat when worn

The embroidery work is clearly hand done as seen from the underside

1960s Pom Pom Tassle Dior Wool Dress designer-pierre-cardin The dress itself is aI know I tend to list a of high visual impact pieces but sometimes the subtle pieces are just as fantastic! This Dior dress is form the Marc Bohan era and it is really a fabulous and chic day piece. Constructed of a light weight grey wool is is deceptively simple at first glance just a simple A line, high necked day shift. However upon closer inspection you must appreciate the remarkable seaming that creates that funnel like neck and adds an almost