Christian Dior Paris Barbie. Dior's 50th Anniversary 1996 Nrfb-excellent
This Barbie is wearing the costume that is the single most iconic example of women's fashion in the 20th century. It was part of Christian Dior's very first collection in 1947. In which he introduced the New Look. " He named this two piece outfit "The Bar, and it was meant to be worn during the cocktail hour at bars in the grand hotels of Paris. Featured rounded shoulders and a cinched waist jacket, over a very full, somewhat long skirt.
"New Look" celebrated ultra-femininity and opulence in women's fashion after WWII. After years of military and civilian uniforms, restrictions and ...