{"product_id":"christian-dior-1954-mexique-embellished-black-faille-dress","title":"Christian Dior London A\/W 1954 'Mexico' Gold Bullion Embellished Black Faille Dress","description":"\u003c!-- Product Description for Shopify --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"width: 60px; height: 1px; background: #000; margin: 20px auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    A truly remarkable piece of fashion history. This \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Dior London\u003c\/strong\u003e dress is the Ready-to-Wear version of the Paris Haute Couture dress from the \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn 1954 \"Mexique\" collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. To add an additional echelon of influence, this piece is of the same year and collection that Dior unveiled yet another groundbreaking design device: the H-Line.\n\n    The H-Line was Christian Dior's newest inspiration and a rebellion against the ultra-cinched waists of his previous New Look with a silhouette consisting of a flattened and elongated bustline, a square-neck bodice with wide-set straps, a relaxed and undefined dropped waistline, and a voluminous skirt. This elegant new silhouette was highly controversial at its unveiling, but the skepticism quickly evolved to intrigue and the H-Line remained in favor with Dior until 1957. Although this dress is far from minimalist, Christian Dior's linear silhouette of the H-Line is said to have paved the way for the simple silhouettes of the 1960s.\n\n    C.D. Models label dating to Autumn\/Winter 1954\/1955. Iterations of this dress have been \u003cstrong\u003eon display in museum exhibitions around the world\u003c\/strong\u003e including the 2019 V\u0026amp;A \u003cem\u003eDior: Designer of Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition, in Berlin in 2007, and the collection of The NGV in Melbourne.\n\n    Missing the underdress which would have likely consisted of a boned corset and layered tulle petticoat stiffened with horsehair based on documentation of similar iterations of this design. Unlined. Photographed with a mid-sized petticoat (not included), but it could accommodate a more voluminous petticoat. \u003cstrong\u003eOverall great condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, outside of the missing underdress. A few minor imperfections shown in photos. Very minimal sequin loss, less than a handful throughout the heavily embellished piece.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fafafa; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eChristian Dior Autumn 1954 \"Mexique\" Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAll measurements in inches (centimeters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eHOUSE\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eChristian Dior\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eCOLLECTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eAutumn 1954 Mexique\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003eLABEL\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eC.D. Models\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px 15px; min-width: 90px; text-align: center; position: relative;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 3px;\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eMuseum Exhibited\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eInches\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eCM\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eShoulder\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e17 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e43 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBust\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e34 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e86 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e26 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e66 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHip\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e38 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e97 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e48 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e122 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f0f0; border-left: 4px solid #000; padding: 12px; margin-top: 15px; font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n      Christian Dior London Autumn 1954 \"Mexique\" collection. RTW version of Paris Haute Couture original. H-Line silhouette — Dior's groundbreaking rebellion against the New Look. Square-neck bodice, wide-set straps, dropped waistline, voluminous skirt. C.D. Models label A\/W 1954\/1955. Heavily sequin-embellished. Museum exhibited: V\u0026amp;A Dior Designer of Dreams 2019, Berlin 2007, NGV Melbourne. Missing underdress, photographed with petticoat (not included). Great condition, minimal sequin loss. Remarkable fashion history. Paved the way for 1960s silhouettes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christian Dior","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":50974020501756,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/DIORFRONTMEX.jpg?v=1782160895","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/products\/christian-dior-1954-mexique-embellished-black-faille-dress","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}