Collection item
Three-piece linen suit
This Christian Dior linen suit was made under licence by El Jay. In 1953, El Jay's Gus Fisher was invited to take up the exclusive licence to produce Christian Dior originals in New Zealand. The offer was accepted and the agreement was signed with Christian Dior himself in Paris in 1954.
Details
Credit:
Loan courtesy of Joy Mathers
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Manufacturing location:
Auckland
Garment type:
Three-piece suit
Material:
Linen
Colour:
Light blue
Label:
Christian Dior by El Jay
Date:
Circa 1960