1970s Christian Dior Demi-Couture Numbered Sample Dress in Inky Black Velvet w Bow designer-stavropoulos The jacket is a gem

The jacket is a gem and tops the dress perfectly

The full length skirt flares out in a full A-line

The fabric is a great pop of color to add into your wardrobe and the shape is flattering

Unlined and closes with a hand set

The dress is amazing a precursor to many of his iconic design elements in later collections

1970s Christian Dior Demi-Couture Numbered Sample Dress in Inky Black Velvet w Bow designer-stavropoulos The jacket is a gemThis is an incredible dress that would be from when Marc Bohan was head of the Dior atelier. It is a beautiful example of the work being produced by Christian Dior in this time period. This is the Christian Dior London label and is considered to be demi couture from this time period of Dior's history. This dress is especially interesting as it has a sample label inside along with it numbered Dior label. It must have been a runway sample or was a