The twin of this dress in a brighter green, and without any beading, was shown in the Sao Paulo presentation of the collection that year. We also found photos of Faye wearing one to Cannes that was in the same colour as this but that did not have any of the embellishments. It is my understanding that this version with its gorgeous beading and sequin work was a special edition pieces that was only sold in some locations and on a limited basis. It is an amazing example of his work and it is gorgeous. I think I might even say with some confidence that out of the three versions this is the best with its stunning added detailing. It might make an amazing wedding dress for the bride looking for a non-traditional choice or as an alternative dress in a more extended wedding celebration and of course, it could be worn for a variety of other events as well.

This is a wonderfully easy dress to wear and very flattering once on. It is beautifully light in weight and it is extraordinary once it is on and moving. There is an inner silk sheath dress and then a layer of silk chiffon floats over that. This top layer is what gives the dress it's caftan feel. The neckline is scooped across and a band of tiny beads follows the neckline. Extending out from that edging you see a beautiful design trailing down the front, across the shoulders and around to the back. More beading runs down each sleeve to past the elbow. The design combines little white seed beads with semi-translucent white oval sequins and tiny clear sequins. Here and there you see a little extra bead popped into the design along with tiny tiny clear iridescent tube beads. The top layer has vertical seaming around the waist area that brings it in and gives it some added shape. A soft bow covered in embellishments sits at the front. Under that the dress falls to the floor and the hem opens out. The sleeves extend out from a very full panel of silk chiffon that runs down your back over the inner dress. From the front you have a more fitted shape through the body and then at the back it is full and open like a true caftan. The movement and drama this creates is extraordinary. When you walk and move the sleeves and back of the dress billow out and float around you. This is a dress that you slip on and feel completely comfortable when wearing and yet it has as much drama and beauty as you could ask for in a dress. I love it. Excellent condition with a minor note below 

The inner dress acts of the lining and is made out of a matching colour silk. It closes with a back zipper on the inner dress and then the outer dress hooks to close above a key hole at the back. I see a touch of fraying near the base of the back keyhole, near the seam of the neck and there are two very light smudges on the fabric near the edge of the keyhole. Please see the photo after the label shot. Tagged a FR38, GB10, IT42, US6

Inner bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Inner hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 60" from top of shoulder to the longest point of the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4780

Reference Photos: (1-3) Cruise 2011 Christian Dior in Sao Paulo Presentation.  /  (4) Faye in Dior at Cannes, 2011.

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