Spare and simple lines, uncluttered design, gorgeous color in a substantial silk, with just three flat bows for ornamentation, Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Couture proves without a doubt that less really is more in this stunning evening turnout from 1973.

The two piece dress is beautiful in its simplicity. The boned bodice is fitted with two darts, and the shoulder straps are accented by flat bows. There is a metal center back zipper and a lining of silk organza. The gently gathered skirt has a wide cummerbund style waistband enhanced by a narrow belt with a flat bow at the center front. The skirt has a center back zipper as well, and it is also lined in red silk organza. There is a very deep hem, the skirt was probably longer at some point.

The matching evening cape or cloak is without ornamentation.  There is a deep lined yoke and the cape is gently gathered into this horizontal seam. There are two hooks and eyes for closure, no pockets and no openings for the arms. This striking garment is monastic in its simplicity of design.

Both the dress and the cape are in excellent condition and they bear sequential haute couture numbers from the House of Dior.

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