Dior 1947 Silver Embroidered Heritage Badge Short Sleeve Tee – Black
Dior 1947 Silver Embroidered Heritage Badge Short Sleeve Tee – Black
Dior — 1947 Silver Embroidered Heritage Badge Short Sleeve Tee | Black
Dior presents in this short-sleeve tee an act of archival self-citation: the "Christian Dior 1947" silver embroidered heritage badge at the left chest — a small-scale, hexagonal or chamfered-corner rectangular embroidered frame containing the house founder's full name and the year of the maison's founding, rendered in silver / metallic grey embroidery thread on a black-ground embroidered field against the black cotton jersey. On this black ground, the silver metallic badge reads at a medium contrast: more immediately visible and legible than its equivalent on the white-ground version, the silver thread reading as a distinct, decorative silver badge against the matte black jersey at close to mid-range viewing distance. The piece is built from a premium heavyweight cotton jersey in a flat, matte black — the total-black ground providing a strong-contrast base for the silver metallic embroidery to read with full chromatic and typographic presence.
At the left chest, the "Christian Dior 1947" heritage badge is rendered as a hexagonal or chamfered-corner rectangular embroidered frame of approximately 6 × 2.5 cm — a decorative border with cut or angled corners (rather than the simple rounded rectangle of the white-ground version), the chamfered corner frame referencing the visual language of archival seals, perfume bottle labels, and heritage certification marks. The frame border is embroidered in silver or silver-grey metallic thread in a denser, more decorative line than a plain rectangular frame — the chamfered-corner frame construction giving the badge a considered, archival-object quality. Within the frame, two lines of text are embroidered: the upper line carries "Christian Dior" in a script or refined serif typeface in silver / metallic thread — the house founder's full name (Christian Dior, 1905–1957) in the house's most formal name-form, the script rendering giving the text a signature-like, personal quality. The lower line carries "1947" in a smaller upright or serif typeface in silver / metallic thread — the founding year of the maison (established at 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, in 1947 with the revolutionary "New Look" collection). Against the black jersey ground, the silver metallic badge — frame and text together — reads as a complete, legible, decorative silver archive-seal badge, the chamfered-corner frame and script text giving the badge a considered, heritage-object quality that references Dior's perfume label tradition directly. The back is entirely clean. At the inner back collar, a Dior woven label anchors the piece.
Key Details
- Colorway: Black
- Fabric: Premium heavyweight cotton jersey (flat, matte black)
- Left chest badge: "Christian Dior 1947" silver embroidered heritage badge
- Badge form: Hexagonal or chamfered-corner rectangular embroidered frame, approx. 6 × 2.5 cm (angled / cut corners; decorative archival-seal frame format; denser border embroidery than simple rectangle)
- Badge upper text: "Christian Dior" in script or refined serif typeface (silver / metallic thread; house founder's full name; signature-quality rendering)
- Badge lower text: "1947" in smaller upright or serif typeface (founding year; silver / metallic thread)
- Embroidery thread: Silver / silver-grey metallic thread
- Badge contrast on black ground: Medium contrast (silver metallic on matte black; clearly legible at close to mid-range viewing distance)
- Frame reference: Archival seal / perfume bottle label / heritage certification mark (chamfered-corner format)
- Heritage reference: Christian Dior (1905–1957); "New Look" collection 1947; 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris
- Back: Clean (no embroidery, print, or additional labels)
- Inner back collar: Dior woven label
- Neckline: Crew neck
- Sleeve: Short sleeve
- Fit: Relaxed / slightly structured
- Sizes: S / M / L / XL
- Brand: Christian Dior
Size Guide
| Size | Shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Height (cm) | Weight (jin) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 46 | 108 | 72 | 160–170 | 100–140 |
| M | 47 | 112 | 74 | 165–175 | 140–160 |
| L | 48 | 116 | 76 | 170–180 | 160–180 |
| XL | 49 | 120 | 78 | 175–185 | 180–200 |
Note: Measurements are taken flat by hand. A variance of 1–3 cm is within normal range.
Styling Notes
The 1947 silver embroidered heritage badge tee in black is the more visually assertive and immediately readable version of the two-colourway heritage badge programme — the silver metallic chamfered-corner badge reading with clear, medium-contrast presence against the matte black jersey ground, the archive-seal frame format and script "Christian Dior" text declaring the house's founding heritage in the most historically grounded brand-identity format. The black ground maximises the silver metallic thread's chromatic contrast relative to the white-ground version — the badge reading as a distinct silver object on the black field rather than as a near-invisible tonal glimmer. The chamfered-corner frame gives the badge a richer, more decorative archival quality. Wear with slim dark denim, tailored black or navy trousers, or wide-leg linen trousers. The total-black palette pairs with every wardrobe tone. Finish with Dior B22, B27, or Walk'n'Dior sneakers, or leather loafers. The relaxed, slightly structured fit gives the tee a poised, considered quality.