Woman's Cocktail Dress

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Woman's Cocktail Dress

Fall/Winter 2008

Designed by Peter Som (American, born 1971) Label Bill Blass Ltd., New York (founded 1970)

Feathers bring texture, movement, and fantasy to fashion. While they require artful manipulation, these complex natural structures offer unique design possibilities. Peter Som’s invitingly soft dress uses curly purple ostrich feathers interspersed with straight black feathers and tiny strips of black georgette, all hand-stitched to silk organza. In contrast, black velvet ribbons define the waist and create a sensuous bodice back, making a youthful yet cosmopolitan statement.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Cocktail Dress

Date:

Fall/Winter 2008

Artists:

Designed by Peter Som (American, born 1971) Label Bill Blass Ltd., New York (founded 1970)

Medium:

Ostrich feathers and silk georgette strips on silk organza over silk crepe, rayon velvet ribbon

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 38 inches (96.5 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Bill Blass Ltd. in honor of Tom Marotta, 2009

Accession Number:

2009-128-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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