Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

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Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

1989

By magnifying the size of one feature—here a series of bows—design virtuoso Pierre Cardin achieves maximum visual impact. The strapless bodice of this dress is almost completely hidden by four enormous taffeta bows and loose loops. The rhinestone studded bows are placed to one side of the bodice, and the asymmetrical stiffened loops hang in planes as they encircle the body.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

Date:

1989

Artist:

Medium:

Top: Silk faille, rayon stretch net lace, rhinestones Skirt: Cellulose acetate velvet

Dimensions:

Top: 25 1/2 x 25 x 7 inches (64.8 x 63.5 x 17.8 cm) Center Front Length (Skirt): 43 inches (109.2 cm) Circumference (Bust): 32 inches (81.3 cm) Waist (Skirt): 28 inches (71.1 cm) Hips (Skirt): 40 inches (101.6 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

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

Accession Number:

2009-181-23a,b

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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