1972 Demi-Couture Marc Bohan Christian Dior 5-Piece Suit Set designer-balmain She had most of them

She had most of them made to her specification in India so when you find a piece they are not only one of a kind because they are vintage

The fabric has hand painted swirls of gold detail all through for a little luxe touch

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS (2-4ish)

It is sixties supermodel once on

The top is cut to float over the torso and is left unlined so is semi-transparent and incredibly romantic and beautiful

1972 Demi-Couture Marc Bohan Christian Dior 5-Piece Suit Set designer-balmain She had most of themThe Haute Couture version of this suit recently came up at auction and it was very helpful to determine the date of this set (see the provided photo reference). This version would be considered demi couture and special ordered based on the haute Couture runway version directly through Saks Fifth Avenue and once finished imported back into America. The hat was made in America by a specialist hat maker licensed to do so by Dior. It is remarkable to have