Fashion photograph of Renée BRETON
Photography
Inventory number
2021.9.30.6.PH.FA.1955.FRAuthors:
Christian DIOR (French, 1905 - 1957)House of Dior (French, founded 1946)
Description
Paper photograph depicting a woman, mannequin of Dior fashion house, wearing a Christian Dior creation from spring-winter collection 1955-1956 year. Satin ball dress with opened draped shoulders and 3/4 length sleeves. The outfit accessorized with a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, a pair of gloves and a pair of shoes made of the same fabric as a main gown.Renée BRETON (born 1928) was a house model for Christian Dior, one of his favourites and the closest any woman could come to his fantasy ideal. She embodied French beauty in the mid century years.
Material
Analog photographyOrigin
1955 Paris, FranceDimensions
Length : 18 cmHeight : 24 cm