A rare late-1980s two-piece ensemble by Christian Dior, designed during the final years of Marc Bohan’s storied tenure at the house. This refined yet forward silhouette captures a pivotal moment at Dior, when classical Parisian elegance began to subtly give way to modern proportion and surface interest.
The ensemble features a sharply tailored cropped jacket, cut to sit high at the waist, with softly structured shoulders, sculpted lapels, and decorative fringe trim along the hem — a discreet but intentional embellishment characteristic of Dior’s late-Bohan era. The jacket is paired with high-waisted, pleated trousers, offering architectural balance through volume and line, a hallmark of late-1980s couture-influenced ready-to-wear.
Executed in an ivory boucle jacquard, cotton linen blend, the fabric provides quiet depth and tonal movement, underscoring Dior’s emphasis on material sophistication over overt branding during this period. The palette and proportions lend the ensemble particular resonance today as a bridal or ceremonial alternative, while remaining firmly rooted in fashion history.
Designed just prior to Gianfranco Ferré’s appointment, this ensemble represents the culmination of Bohan’s vision at Dior — disciplined, elegant, and enduring. Complete Dior sets from this era are increasingly scarce, especially in such refined condition and neutral tonality.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Light, even wear consistent with age.
Measurements:
Jacket
Shoulders 16.5
Bust 39
Waist 32
Length 17.5
Pants
Waist 26
Inseam 13.5
Rise 13.5
