vintagegal: “Venus” by Christian Dior - fall/winter 1949–50 (via) This ext
vintagegal: “Venus” by Christian Dior - fall/winter 1949–50 (via) This extraordinary ball gown by Christian Dior, of foggy gray silk tulle, arrayed with an overlay of scallop-shaped petals, is called “Venus.” The bodice and shell forms of its skirt are embellished with nacreous paillettes and sequins, iridescent seed beads, aurora-borealis crystals, and pearls. The glittering overskirt and train adumbrate both the seashell motif and the crescent wave patterns of Botticelli’s Venus. (via) -- source link