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

Join dressmaking expert and V&A volunteer, Sue Clark, as she examines one of the most iconic ensembles in post-war fashion, Christian Dior's 'Bar' suit. How was the suit constructed? And why was it hailed as 'the New Look'?
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[@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!

[@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 😊

[@elizabethgreen4947]

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

[@SuperMan-xy8ui]

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

[@Mewsies.]

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

[@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.

[@TheReturnOfStephan1]

Have you completed the jacket? If so, I'd love to see your results.

[@blancaluna572]

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

[@mfredcourtney5876]

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

[@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.

[@dalhousiekid]

This was made in the 20th century.

[@CarpeDiemFluctuatNecMergitur]

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

[@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?

[@Alfakkin]

Beautiful ❤️

[@TheLancashireSuiteTea]

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - the movie

[@Undermarysmantleforever]

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

[@Undermarysmantleforever]

Should read bring back sorry

[@rosevidalita]

Balenciaga currently makes a similar silhouette!

[@belkyb14]

💖💗💖💗💯🙌

[@nancyneyedly4587]

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

[@user-tv3uq7gv4i]

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!

[@user-qz4rj2kr8l]

🤗❤️🌹

[@andrearoyd2942]

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

[@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.

[@user-tv3uq7gv4i]

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.

[@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 🌹

[@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.

[@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.

[@dalhousiekid]

Corsets had to be used imo

[@roisoleil8md401]

⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@ginajordanmikala]

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