1980s Christian Dior Blue Silk Dress boho The trim on the empire

The trim on the empire waistline is curved to synchronise with the line of the bust with artful tailoring on the bodice for further definition

The bodice is tailored beneath the bust and synches neatly at the waist before flaring out into the generous ankle length skirt

but it is very fine

deep scoop window at the reverse and princess seams to shape the bodice

The designer Daniel Tribouillard defined his aesthetic using printed jersey fabrics

1980s Christian Dior Blue Silk Dress boho The trim on the empireThis 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought together with numerous haute couture stitching. It was purchased as a Dior and certainly has all the whole marks of high end Dior boutique construction or Patron label. We have sold many pieces by the House over the years and although unlabelled, we are confident of the construction and pedigree. This is an ethereal, masterfully layered dress that