c.1968 Christian Dior Patchwork Ribbon Soft Felt Chenille Fedora Hat designer-thea-porter Bodice: 12" from top of

Bodice: 12" from top of shoulder to top waist seam

Underbust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam

It is not just a dress but a work of art and the pictures do not come close to doing it justice - if you even remotely fell in love with it - you will faint from happiness to see and hear it in real life

The silk through the skirt is also unlined so it has a sense of semi-transparency to it

The layer between is a different shade of red so you get this fantastic effect and when you sit the layers show separate for the most delicious effect

c.1968 Christian Dior Patchwork Ribbon Soft Felt Chenille Fedora Hat designer-thea-porter Bodice: 12" from top ofI love this little hat by Christian Dior. It is just wonderfully made and so unique. I have seen a couple of version of this over the years in duller colors a taupe and a olive green, but this is the only one I have come across in this wonderful red color. The brim is wide and bold with a touch a a slant that you can play with once it is on. I love the soft, 'fuzzy' chenille felt choice of fabric that gives it a fur feel. It has a wonderful patchwork