2005 Christian Dior Crocheted Long-Sleeved Top with Mongolian Wrap

Always a wonder to behold, John Galliano’s early 2000s collections for Dior resulted in some of the most memorable fashion shows of all time. The designer’s astounding imagination took the audience to different worlds. Made for the house's Boutique line, this playful ensemble shows off the designer's penchant for the most decadent finishes. Tailored from matte silk patterned with a patchwork print of folksy florals and stripes, the flamboyant shawl is trimmed with row-after-row of off-white fluffy Mongolian fur. The shawl's beautiful lining is a repeat of the external print recreated on high-shine silk-satin. Below the shawl, Dior has created a long-sleeve blouse with a handkerchief hem. Flowing angel-sleeves are trimmed with candy-pink cotton crochet, as are the sides of the blouse - resulting in skin-flashing peekaboo detailing. The neckline and V-shaped front and rear hems are also adorned with this vibrant crochet. In classic Galliano style, the top has a sensuous low-V neckline and is cut on the bias.

From the Spring / Summer 2004 commercial collection and in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note - both items look barely worn. The outer fabric is composed of 100% silk and the lining is also 100% silk. The crochet detailing is 100% cotton. The fabric of the top has some stretch to it, adding roughly 2cm of flexibility on top of the measurements below. Our model is a UK 8-10 and 5ft 11in (180cm) and this top fit her well.

MEASUREMENTS TOP

Bust - 32 in. (81 cm)

Waist - 30 in. (76 cm)

Hip - 34 in. (86 cm)

Length - 24 in. (61 cm)

MEASUREMENTS WRAP

Bust - 42 in. (107 cm)

Waist - 46 in. (117 cm)

Length - 26 in. (66 cm)

Shoulders - 17 in. (43 cm)