Extraordinary 1970s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Gold Metallic Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Rope Belt designer-norman-hartnell The top has a string

The top has a string shoulder and a plunge front that you can wear as low as you wish

When I go over an Alexander McQueen dress the thing I always marvel at is how close it is in construction to dresses designed by the greats from far earlier time periods

Inside the lining of the dress is a hang tag with her name on it

The bodice buttons to below the waist for a shirt like feel with cuffed sleeves for the perfect finish

Extraordinary 1970s Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Gold Metallic Green Silk Chiffon Dress w Rope Belt designer-norman-hartnell The top has a stringThis exceptional dress is by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior and it is a wonderful example of his work during this time period. This dates to the early mid 1970s when he was doing these wonderful metallic detailed dresses. It is a very easy and comfortable dress to wear and I chose it as one of the pieces when I did an editorial for 10 Magazine as I felt it perfectly represents this time period. His work was integral to the label's development over the