Woman's Ensemble: Dress, Socks, and Shoes

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Woman's Ensemble: Dress, Socks, and Shoes

Spring/Summer 2013

Designed by Bernhard Willhelm (German, born 1972) Shoes made by Camper, Spain (1975–present)

Checked socks and multicolored trainers bring even more energy to avant-garde German designer Bernhard Willhelm’s contemporary ensemble, already pulsating with color and graphic patterns. Willhelm approaches design with a sense of experimentation and humor, mixing eclectic influences from pop culture, contemporary art, and the digital age. He lets his clothes speak for themselves, welcoming different interpretations of his unconventional work.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Ensemble: Dress, Socks, and Shoes

Date:

Spring/Summer 2013

Artists:

Designed by Bernhard Willhelm (German, born 1972) Shoes made by Camper, Spain (1975–present)

Medium:

Dress: Pleated polyester satinSocks: Cotton/acrylic knitShoes: Leather, rubber with polyester cord, twill tape, and double-weave webbing

Dimensions:

Center Back Length (Dress): 52 3/4 inches (134 cm) Length (Socks): 17 inches (43.2 cm) Shoes: 10 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 7 inches (26.7 × 8.9 × 17.8 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Bernhard Willhelm, 2014

Accession Number:

2014-135-5a--e

Geography:

Made in Europe

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