Woman's Evening Ensemble: Dress and Wrap

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Woman's Evening Ensemble: Dress and Wrap

Fall/Winter 2007

Chiffon, gathered to outline the bust of this strapless gown, falls from a high waist into a fluid, layered skirt with both sunburst and diagonal pleating. A large, sheer rectangular shawl further enhances the drama of the drapery. Film-star glamour was a constant throughout Roman designer Valentino’s long career, as was the use of his signature color—a bright shade of red that he felt symbolized the power of femininity.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Evening Ensemble: Dress and Wrap

Date:

Fall/Winter 2007

Artist:

Medium:

Dress: Pleated silk chiffon Wrap: Silk chiffon

Dimensions:

Length (Dress): 60 inches (152.4 cm) Shawl: 7 feet × 43 inches (213.4 × 109.2 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of the designer in honor of Tom Marotta, 2009

Accession Number:

2009-143-1a,b

Geography:

Made in Italy, Europe

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