Woman's Evening Dress

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Woman's Evening Dress

Fall 1982

Although Galanos's slender, broad-shouldered silhouette rises to the neck in front, the wearer's back is provocatively revealed through patterned lace-a riff on his beaded tartan evening dress from 1957. This dress was worn by fashion publicist Marilyn Evins, who was frequently named to the Best Dressed List. Mrs. Evins narrated many of Galanos's fashion presentations in New York. Her husband, famed shoe designer David Evins, provided footwear for Galanos's collections.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Evening Dress

Date:

Fall 1982

Artists:

Medium:

Silk crepe, cotton lace

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mathew and Louise Evins in honor of Marilyn Evins, 2005

Accession Number:

2005-172-15

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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