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A BERGDORF GOODMAN FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR EMERALD GREEN TWO PIECE SUIT
Lot 23

A BERGDORF GOODMAN FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR EMERALD GREEN TWO PIECE SUIT

EARLY 1950S

Closed29 November 2012

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GBP 5,625

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A BERGDORF GOODMAN FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR EMERALD GREEN TWO PIECE SUIT
EARLY 1950S
The cut based on Christian Dior's La Cigale dress, this suit comprises a gown, the bodice with sweetheart neckline and narrow straps, with narrow waist and wide, structured, panelled skirts, lined with tulle net, with a round neck, cropped jacket, with long, fitted sleeves, buttoned to the front
Labelled BERGDORF GOODMAN MADE TO ORDER in pink to black silk

Specialist note

Christian Dior licensed his patterns to Bergdorf Goodman in the United States, who then sourced fabrics and manufactured the garments locally, creating made to order couture pieces for the American market.

Dior's La Cigale was shown as part of his fall/winter 1952-53 collection and was constructed in silver gray moiré silk, with long, fitted sleeves, smooth bodice and a skirt cantilevered at the hips.