Fall 1978 Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Wrap Top sold The skirt cascades to the

The skirt cascades to the ground with yards of fabric in a pretty and airy way

Really lovely and highly collectible piece

The furisode was worn by unmarried Japanese women who would pull them up and then belt them at the proper length for them with an Obi

Normally I would have them all tightened but since it is true Haute Couture I have left it as found

Elastic at each cuff and the attached tie can be used to add shape

Fall 1978 Christian Dior Haute Couture Black Silk Wrap Top sold The skirt cascades to theIt is always a privilege to have true Haute Couture pieces pass through the shop. Haute Couture is the very pinnacle of the fashion experience and I would hazard to say that vintage versions are even a little more special. You also get a lot for your money with vintage versions as the cost of current Haute Couture has skyrocketed. The blouse is exquisite and of course it was made entirely by hand in the Dior atelier as the parameters of Haute Couture