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