Dress of black mohair, A-line; exaggerated Peter Pan collar with large bow at center front neck; short sleeves; no pronounced waistline; stiff buckram interior.
Worn by donor. Purchased at Stanley Korshak in Chicago.
Curatorial Statement
This dress is from Yves Saint Laurent's historic first collection for the House of Christian Dior in 1958. The Trapèze was introduced with this collection.
