1968 Documented Diorling by Christian Dior Blue Floral Coat Dress
Description
The Diorling label was launched at the Christian Dior London boutique on Conduit Street in March 1968. Designed by Dior London head designer Jorn Langberg, the collection consisted of ready-to-wear garments aimed at a younger clientele. This coat dress has the original label which reads “Diorling by Christian Dior - London” in elaborately embroidered calligraphy. On October 10th, 1968, Christian Dior presented a special showing of their Autumn Collection and new Cruise Wear at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
This "hostess gown" was presented on model Joan Fullard and echoes the decade’s obsession with psychedelic prints. It is patterned with vibrant turquoise, violet and navy spots, set against a white background, which forms swirling floral patterns. It is collarless, and has a straight-cut, a-line design. Deceptively simple, it demonstrates the flawless tailoring that the House of Dior is so well known for. The fabric appears to be a heavy weight crepe of exceptional quality and the garment hold its shape very well. The front fastens with large fabric-covered buttons and fabric loops. The coat is lined with white satin.
This piece is in fantastic vintage condition and presents beautifully, particularly for a piece approaching 60 years of age. Please note: the lining is very lightly marked in certain sections inside the very bottom edge of the hem which is floor length - not noticeable at all when worn. We also noted light markings around the collar edge, very minor in nature. It is labelled a vintage size UK 14, but please check our below measurements carefully as we think this is better suited to a smaller UK 10-12 or US 6-8. There is no composition label and the fabric has no stretch.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 38 in. (97 cm)
WAIST - 44 in. (112 cm)
HIP - 50 in. (127 cm)
LENGTH - 60 in. (152 cm)
SHOULDERS - 17 in. (43 cm)
