1960s Christian Dior Pearl and Amber Earrings White_50s_Dress A further net petticoat could

A further net petticoat could be added underneath if greater fullness is desired

There is a great deal of hand finishing to the dress and Galanos was a master of couture sewing execution

A long bow decoration completes the romantic look of the dress from the back

incorporating a band of paler seafoam coloured satin to define the silhouette

To the front

1960s Christian Dior Pearl and Amber Earrings White_50s_Dress A further net petticoat couldThis is an original 1960s Dior pair of earrings from my archive. I've always loved the amber coloured glass which reminds me of early 19th century lamp glass. The central oval cabochon has flakes and swirls of cream which is also echoed in the smaller spherical beads that surround the central cabochon. The four glass pearls complete the look and unusually the backs of these Dior earrings are set in what looks to be copper. Each bead is held in by a