Fashion Unpicked: The 'Bar' suit by Christian Dior | V&A

[@priscillab6645]

What a beautiful garment. I love how she shows and explains the construction. A pleasure to watch.

[@jekku4688]

My friends and I went to the traveling Dior collection when it came to town. Seeing all these garments in photos is one thing, but to see them in "person" was truly a swoon-worthy event. The fabric, the stitching, and the details ... c'est magnifique! Seeing all those iconic outfits was breathtaking. My friend, who is _not_ a "dedicated follower of fashion" was quite impressed as well, from an artistic standpoint, as they all were indeed works of art. And the couture pieces were exquisite! This fashionista was in heaven!

[@alaskacosplay]

Seeing this video, it gives me an idea on how I can replicate the bar suit and how I can create it in my size. With the only difference being the front closure shuts with hooks instead of the buttons originally used while the buttons will be decorative.

[@adumont]

​@TheReturnOfStephan1me too!

[@elizabethgreen4947]

She played a seamstress in Phantom Thread! I knew I recognized her from somewhere.

[@Ephemeradude]

For a work that was an effective game changer to the fashionable silhouette for at least 15 years, I am surprised that it hasn’t received more views. Love to see her do more ‘unpicking’ of your key works 😊

[@blancaluna572]

wonderful, could listen to her talk about clothing all day long 😄

[@Mewsies.]

Fascinating and relaxing! Love when Sue Clark explains and shows off these amazing garments!

[@Iamlalagabor]

Fashion design/ clothing construction is a highly skillful art. The underlining construction to hold the weight and shape. I adore videos like this!!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

The very definition of the couture. Exquisitely made, deceptively simple, very modern clothes from the 18th and 19th century.

[@dalhousieDream]

This was made in the 20th century.

[@michellebyrom6551]

​@dalhousiekid the use of fabric, construction techniques, padding at bust and hip in the garment were laid aside during wartime austerity. If you look at the cutting edge of fashion in 1938 - 40 you can see the waistline has moved up and made to look smaller by widening, flippy hemline rather than the mid30s pleats. Scarcity of material meant that skirts became shorter - needing at least a quarter yard less material - and short slits replaced pleats, again to save on material whilst allowing the body to move.

[@SuperMan-xy8ui]

You can feel the joy and admiration Sue Clark has for that garment.

[@mfredcourtney5876]

Truly a work of art! If I could only sew!

[@niccicontento5458]

The work and time that went into this outfit! You can really see it all when she goes into detail.

[@just_cade]

Beautiful, a masterpiece. Dior was the greatest designer of the 20th century.

[@kellyfisher4378]

What an awesome garment! Thanks for showing us how clothes have changed through the years.

[@panzwes5993]

Thank you for this informative video! I really enjoyed hearing about the details and construction from your expert. I remember seeing the Bar suit at the Designer of Dreams exhibition; the silhouette and colour-way is timeless.

[@erikaalexandraparrabernal2021]

Thank you so much for sharing the construction of this spectacular piece! Mrs Clark is amazing explaining everyhting!

[@lilspring1057]

Who is this amazing lady? The narrator?

[@ThisisKimzzzz]

I loved so much this video and would have loved it more if it was longer ❤

[@nancyblackett8777]

Beautiful garment construction, beautifully explained.

[@christinaannabel]

I would love to be a personal assistant to Sue Clark. I have sewn for years, have an attention for detail. and I would appreciate excellent instruction from an expert. And I would very much enjoy creating a Bar jacket, among other iconic or new items.

[@Alfakkin]

Beautiful ❤️

[@hassanhalabi6872]

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[@fc4660]

J’adore ❤

[@TheLancashireSuiteTea]

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - the movie

[@nancyneyedly4587]

I am curious why it was named the "Bar" suit?

[@ЛарисаСальникова-у7б]

So am I!

[@salmashalaby_]

It was named after Le Bar at the Plaza Athénée in Paris, Monsieur Dior's favourite bar.

[@nancyneyedly4587]

@@salmashalaby_ Ah, thank you!

[@andrearoyd2942]

Why is the music track doing battle with the lady's voice? Pity, because it does noting ... but ANNOY.

[@ЛарисаСальникова-у7б]

Pĺease, anyone, just tell me why it is called 'bar'?

[@bennobenji]

The internet says... Why is it called the bar suit? Dior's Bar Jacket: A Brief History | Vogue Apparently, the Bar jacket took its name from the bar at the Plaza Athénée, which Monsieur Dior frequented.

[@Undermarysmantleforever]

Someone should be back that jacket , a returning trend for sure.

[@Undermarysmantleforever]

Should read bring back sorry

[@iamrosewhoami]

Balenciaga currently makes a similar silhouette!

[@belkyb14]

💖💗💖💗💯🙌

[@janettechapple1782]

I bet the Kardashian’s never get their mits on That jacket!

[@lilspring1057]

Don't give them ideas, they got Marylin's naked dress.... Which sounds inconceivable to me even as I'm writing it.

[@СветланаЧерняк-ц2д]

🤗❤️🌹

[@rosejimenez8151]

Greetings 🫖☕ good morning 🌞 cheers to your beautiful Jacket it's lovely and so me darling kiss💋, kiss💋 for all the detail and time I appreciate your work love always Rose 🌹

[@monicadavis3135]

it was honestly shocking to see the size of the waist of the skirt compared to her hands for example... the person must have been a 00 to wear that remotely comfortably. I can see that the buttons & stitching on skirt seem pulled ever so slightly, like a person was super tightly packed into the garment.

[@dalhousieDream]

Corsets had to be used imo

[@JaneNewAuthor]

My mother wore a corset until well into 1960s.

[@sofiamentz1791]

there is absolutely NO WAY that the hem is 3x the measurement of the waist

[@Adri-gp2us]

It's a Dior icon, although not very practical nowadays,

[@trainer1158]

Who wants practical? I'm sick of practical! So stunning...I got chills watching this.

[@ginajordanmikala]

The music is such a distraction! So hard to hear her...