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Pinewood (Pomme de pin), jacket and dress
1955 {Y line, autumn-winter 1955–56}

Medium
wool (tweed), silk (plain, organza), pinewood, metal and plastic (fastening)

Measurements
(a) 50.0 cm (centre back) 51.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 101.0 cm (centre back) 28.5 cm (waist, flat) (dress)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2024

Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International

 

About this work

Dior’s Y line was notable for its construction, which began wide before tapering from the hipline to create a narrow and streamlined appearance that draws the eye downwards. The look was described by Vogue magazine as ‘bulk above slimness’.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
France

Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in cream on black acetate: Christian Dior / PARIS
(b) label, left seamline, woven (vertically) in cream on black acetate: Christian Dior / PARIS

Accession Number
2024.1034

Department
International Fashion and Textiles