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Evening gown

CHRISTIAN DIOR, Paris (couture house), Marc BOHAN (designer)
Evening gown
 1985
autumn-winter 1985–86

Medium
silk, nylon (tulle), plastic (sequins, beads, rhinestones)

Measurements
125.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2026

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Paris, France

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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