Dreamy Fall 2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Champagne Silk Dress w Crystal Beading Detail designer-leonard-paris In 1961 she made headlines

In 1961 she made headlines for being the first major fashion house to use amply an African American model

After glimpsing a piece of lace in her studio and at first ignoring it

with a wide inset ribbon in a blue checked wool insets into the fabric

The belt is partially attached and snaps into place and ties

Dreamy Fall 2007 Christian Dior by John Galliano Champagne Silk Dress w Crystal Beading Detail designer-leonard-paris In 1961 she made headlinesThis is the twin of the dress that was shown on the Fall Christian Dior Fall runway show in Prague. This was a special presentation that showed looks from both Fall and Resort 2008. On the regular runway for that season this look was not shown but you did see a similar cut though the bodice and bead work for Look 26. A shorter version in black that had a slightly different bodice was worn that year by Penelope Cruz when she attended the 2008 Cruise