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2017.279.57
Title
Christian Dior Monsieur Dinner Jacket with Velvet Lapels
Date(s)
- 1970-1980 (Creation)
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1
Context area
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(1970-unknown)
Administrative history
Designer Marc Bohan launched Christian Dior's first ready-to-wear men’s collection under the name Christian Dior Monsieur in 1970.
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Black single breasted dinner jacket with one button and wide curved black cotton velvet lapels. It has curved black cotton velvet cuffs. The collar is in the same textured wool as the main part of the jacket. The lining is woven with 'Christian Dior' at angles.
Country of Design: France
Keywords: Evening dress, formal wear
Country of Design: France
Keywords: Evening dress, formal wear
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Wool
Colour/Print: Black
Details: Velvet lapels and cuffs
Colour/Print: Black
Details: Velvet lapels and cuffs
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Invisible Men exhibition label:
DINNER JACKET WITH VELVET LAPELS
Christian Dior Monsieur
1970-1980
The house of Christian Dior launched its first ready-to-wear men’s collection in 1970 under designer Marc Bohan. Designed for evening wear, this jacket has been tailored for the 1970s with wide velvet lapels and a textured wool.
Wool
Archive no. 2017.279.57