Dior, Christian (designer); Christian Dior, Inc. (designer)
1948
Worn by donor, Mrs. William Englehaupt (Dorothy Fuller). Dorothy Fuller's name is synonymous with Chicago fashion; she has worked in the industry for more than fifty years. During the Dior era, Fuller was assistant fashion director of Marshall...
Purchased by donor in the late Spring or Summer 1969 from Saks Fifth Avenue (sent from NYC). Worn to the Boys Club Ball at the Shedd Aquarium when the donor was the Chairman of the Ball. Subsequently worn to North Shore debut parties and parties...
In James's ranking of his top four creations, the Pagoda came in at number four for its emphasis on the "fine art of tailoring." Originally designed in 1954, Harper's Bazaar featured the suit in its July 1955 issue, the same year it was purchased...
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