Woman's Evening Dress

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Woman's Evening Dress

c. 1967 - 1970

"In the evening you have to knock ’em dead with glitter," proclaimed Norman Norell. His philosophy is evident in his most famous creations, form-fitting sequined dresses that came to be called "mermaid dresses." Each sequin was sewn to the silk fabric by hand, taking up to 250 hours per dress. The countless variants include this example, which alternates overlapping gold sequins with silver-lined bugle beads in vertical rows and wrists adorned with rhinestones.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Evening Dress

Date:

c. 1967 - 1970

Artists:

Medium:

Dress: Metallized plastic sequins, silver lined glass bugle beads on silk crepe, rhinestones. Belt: Acetate satin

Dimensions:

Length: 57 inches (144.8 cm) Waist (Belt): 27 1/2 inches (69.9 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Landgon Mannion, 1979

Accession Number:

1979-80-4a,b

Geography:

Made in New York, United States, North and Central America

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