Fashion photograph of Renée BRETON
Photography
Inventory number
2021.9.30.7.PH.FA.1955.FRAuthors:
Christian DIOR (French, 1905 - 1957)House of Dior (French, founded 1946)
Mike de DULMEN (German, 20th century)
Description
Paper photograph depicting a woman, mannequin of Dior fashion house, wearing a Christian Dior creation from spring-winter collection 1955-1956 year. Pink tulle tea length evening dress with a V-neck cut embellished with ribbons. The outfit accessorized with a hair comb, stud earrings, pumps and a pair of long gloves.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 : 19.5 cmHeight : 26 cm