1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress Pleated_Satin_Gown This extraordinary piece of knitwear

This extraordinary piece of knitwear is labelled hand knitted and manufactured in Italy and has a flamboyant abstract design in moss green

This piece is in excellent vintage condition

There is a belt feature in matching ruched chiffon that secures at the reverse with hook-and-eye fastenings

Of particular note is the magnificent novelty print depicting Roman warriors

1960s Christian Dior Patron Original Wool Crepe Dress Pleated_Satin_Gown This extraordinary piece of knitwearThis is the little black dress by one of the most revered fashion houses of all time and during Marc Bohan's time as head designer. He took over as creative director from Yves Saint Laurent in 1960 and stayed with the house of Dior until 1989, designing for numerous royal figures including Princess Grace of Monoco and Hollywood stars like Sophia Loren. This Patron label demi couture tailored dress has a number of couture elements and the label usually