Fashion Photograph of Lia LUCAS for Christian DIOR
Photography
Inventory number
2022.7.1.8.PH.FA.1955.FRAuthors:
Christian DIOR (French, 1905 - 1957)House of Dior (French, founded 1946)
Description
A paper photograph depicting the DIOR mannequin Lia LUCAS in front of a light backdrop modeling the India-inspired bronze organza dress called “Soirée de Lahore” from the DIOR Autum//Winter 1955 Collection. The gown is asymmetrical with a single shoulder strap of draped material, and a high low gathered waist with a spiraling metallic thread embroidery diamanté motif around the bodice. The same embroidery pattern goes around the base of the skirt. The model is dressed in pumps with ruching on the vamp and elbow-length gloves. She is adorned in a bunch of beaded princess-style necklaces and a turban of matching material as the dress with a jeweled brooch centerpiece.Material
Analog photographyOrigin
1955 Paris, FranceDimensions
Length : 20 cmHeight : 25.5 cm