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Dior nautical skirt suit

Title

Year/Period

1980s-1990s

Region

France

Material

wool and polyester

Dimension

Gross measurement: 114 x 59.5 cm

Accession No.

2010-01441

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Jaya Mohideen

This Dior nautical skirt suit is made of wool and polyester. The jacket has a v-neckline, padded shoulders and two side pockets. The suit was donated by Mrs. Jaya Mohideen, who was Singapore’s Ambassador to Brussels, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and the Vatican. She is currently Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland. Mrs. Mohideen also runs an art gallery, Galerie Belvedere.