Woman's Evening Dress and Flower

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Woman's Evening Dress and Flower

c. 1994

Although a pioneer of designer ready-to-wear and brand licensing, Pierre Cardin relishes the creativity of couture. He also designs furniture and buildings, saying he imagines clothes like architecture and architecture like clothing. This gown incorporates many striking contrasts: black and cream coloring; dense, open, and shiny fabrics; asymmetry; and structured and draped elements. Dramatic but harmonious, it demonstrates Cardin’s inventiveness and technical flair.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Evening Dress and Flower

Date:

c. 1994

Artist:

Medium:

Dress: Silk/rayon velvet; silk basket weave, silk/polyester satin, cotton cordFlower: Silk plain weave, polyester chiffon

Dimensions:

Dress: 65 inches (165.1 cm) Circumference (Bust): 34 inches (86.4 cm) Circumference (Dress bodice top edge): 35 1/2 inches (90.2 cm) Waist: 32 inches (81.3 cm) Diameter (Flower): 5 inches (12.7 cm) Depth (Flower): 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Jack M. Friedland (Annette Y. Friedland), 2009

Accession Number:

2009-181-22a,b

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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