1990s Christian Dior Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress and Veil elie_saab Couture made in the 1950s

Couture made in the 1950s

Pierre Balmain ran his eponymous fashion house until his death in 1982

(43cm)SKIRTWaist - 26 in

A truly exceptional piece of couture

An identical dress was captured in photographs from the designer’s atelier during this period

1990s Christian Dior Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress and Veil elie_saab Couture made in the 1950sThis spectacular archival wedding dress was designed by Gianfranco Ferr for Christian Dior in the early 1990s. Throughout its history, the house of Dior has defined bridal opulence, setting the standard for a full skirted aesthetic with the New Look in the 1940s. In the 1990s, under the creative direction of Gianfranco Ferr, the brand reimagined these silhouettes with a maximalist influence creating voluminous ball gowns featuring sculptural layering