CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Flèche Line, Spring-Summer 1956 Lapis Lazuli" ensemble in "Méditerranée" blue printed silk, consisting of a dress and a caftan. The dress has thin straps, the bustier is made of blurred pleats, and the caftan has a large geometric cutout on the back forming a wide, winding pleat. Side zipper on the dress, covered central buttoning on the caftan. Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale purchase. Dimensions are consistent with the fact that this is the model from the fashion show, probably worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show. Size: 34 approx. Waist (dress): 66cm This is the lot reproduced in Dior, Christian Dior 1947 - 1957, Assouline, 2016, p.424. Very slight wear, lining slightly unstitched, Condition: A CHRISTIAN DIOR Haute Couture Arrow Line (Line "Fleche"), Spring-Summer 1956 "Lapis Lazuli" ensemble in "Mediterranean" blue printed silk consisting of a dress and a caftan. The dress with thin straps, the bodice featuring soft pleating, the caftan with a significant geometric cut at the back forming a wide folded pleat. Side zipper on the dress, covered central buttons on the caftan. Black label, white graphics corresponding to a private sale. The dimensions are consistent with this being the runway model, likely worn by Victoire Doutreleau during the show. Size: approximately 34. Waist circumference (dress): 66cm. This lot has been loaned and/or exhibited at/by Dior Heritage since 2016. This lot is the one reproduced in the book "Dior, Christian Dior 1947 - 1957", Assouline, 2016, p.424. Very slight signs of wear, slightly unstitched lining. Condition : A