Rare Fall 1981 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Wool Leather & Velvet Triangle Shawl designer-arnold-scaasi slightly padded bust and waist

slightly padded bust and waist stay interior

Two of the buttons show some wear and the fabric is thinning/tearing along the button edges

If you wanted more shape you could add a belt or ribbon and it would instantly transform giving you two looks for this one dress

It is absolutely incredible and a real work of art

They are not seen unless laid out flat and when its on you would never notice

Rare Fall 1981 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Haute Couture Wool Leather & Velvet Triangle Shawl designer-arnold-scaasi slightly padded bust and waistThe Shrimpton Couture Archives The twin of this piece was part of the ensemble for the opening look of the Fall 1981 Haute Couture collection. It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan. This would have been completely made by hand in the Paris ateliers. I love that we have runway reference photos so you can see how gorgeous this can be once paired with an amazing outfit. It is meant to be worn and draped over the shoulder(s) and can be