1950s Christian Dior Couture Blue & Black Silk & Velvet New Look Dress, Iconic size_10 Hem can be lengthened 1/2

Hem can be lengthened 1/2 of in inch

This Egyptian Revival piece features an enamel lotus flower necklace with seven tassel - like strands of faux turquoise and lapiz lazuli beads dangling from the bottom curve of the medallion

Richard Tyler was born in Melbourne in 1946

Rhinestones drip off the necklace and sit on breastbone

1950s Christian Dior Couture Blue & Black Silk & Velvet New Look Dress, Iconic size_10 Hem can be lengthened 1/2Rare and amazing 1950s Christian Dior "New Look" cocktail evening dress. The dress is exemplary of Dior's new look it includes a pleated full skirt ending at the calves, a cinched waist, and a fitted bodice. The dress features a sweetheart neckline that gives way to short sleeves, and a rectangular bow in front further accenting the narrow waist. The dress is composed of a sumptuous black silk satin with sprays of brilliant cobalt blue cornflowers