Dior CD Monogram Oblique Bee Jacquard Embroidered Short Sleeve Tee – Black
Dior CD Monogram Oblique Bee Jacquard Embroidered Short Sleeve Tee – Black
Dior — CD Monogram Oblique Bee Jacquard Embroidered Short Sleeve Tee | Black
Dior layers three of its most iconic house marks into a single, tonal embroidered composition on this black short-sleeve tee. The front left chest carries a CD Monogram embroidery — the interlocking "C" and "D" of Christian Dior's signature double-initial mark, the letterforms rendered at a considered badge scale — with the interior of the CD filled with a Dior Oblique jacquard pattern and scattered Dior bee motifs. The result is a three-layer composition: the CD Monogram as the primary form, the Oblique pattern as the interior fill, and the bee as the recurring accent — all executed in a tonal dark-on-dark palette of charcoal grey and near-black on the black cotton ground.
The Dior Oblique — the house's signature diagonal repeat of the "Christian Dior" wordmark in a dense, interlocking pattern, first introduced in 1967 and revived by Kim Jones as a central motif of his Dior Men tenure — fills the CD letterforms as a fine, textured ground, the diagonal text pattern reading as a woven or jacquard surface within the embroidered outline. The Dior bee — the house's most heraldic and recurring motif, drawn from Christian Dior's personal iconography and his belief in the bee as a symbol of industry, creativity, and good fortune — appears as scattered individual figures within the CD composition, rendered in the same grey / near-gold tonal thread as the Oblique fill. The entire composition reads as a tonal, dark-on-dark embroidery: visible at close range through the dimensional contrast of the embroidery's raised surface and the fine detail of the Oblique and bee fills, reading as a clean, minimal black tee from a distance. At the back collar, a small "Dior" woven label anchors the piece. The back is entirely clean.
Key Details
- Colorway: Black
- Front left chest: CD Monogram embroidery filled with Dior Oblique jacquard pattern and scattered bee motifs (tonal dark-on-dark, charcoal grey / near-black thread)
- Embroidery composition: CD Monogram (outline) + Oblique diagonal text fill (interior) + Dior bee figures (scattered accent)
- Palette: Tonal dark-on-dark (charcoal grey / near-gold on black)
- Back collar: "Dior" woven label
- Back: Clean (no print or embroidery)
- Neckline: Crew neck
- Sleeve: Short sleeve
- Fit: Oversized / boxy
- Fabric: Premium heavyweight cotton jersey
- Sizes: XS / S / M / L
- Brand: Dior
Size Guide
| Size | Shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Height (cm) | Weight (jin) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 58 | 110 | 70 | 160–170 | 100–140 |
| S | 60 | 114 | 72 | 165–175 | 140–160 |
| M | 61 | 118 | 74 | 170–180 | 160–180 |
| L | 63 | 122 | 76 | 175–185 | 180–200 |
Note: Measurements are taken flat by hand. A variance of 1–3 cm is within normal range.
Styling Notes
The tonal dark-on-dark CD Monogram embroidery makes this the most archivally dense and quietly considered piece in the Dior tee lineup. The three-layer composition — CD Monogram, Oblique fill, bee accent — rewards close inspection: the full detail of the Oblique pattern and the individual bee figures are legible only at close range, the piece reading as a clean black tee from a distance. Wear with slim dark denim, tailored black or navy trousers, or wide-leg cargo pants. The all-black palette pairs with every tone in a considered wardrobe. Finish with Dior B22, B30, or Explorer sneakers, or leather loafers. The oversized fit and tonal embroidery give the piece a quiet, archival quality that distinguishes it from Dior's print-based tees.