Woman's Evening Dress

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Woman's Evening Dress

1981

Designed by Pierre Cardin (French (born Italy), 1922–2020) Label Pierre Cardin Jeunesse Worn by Mrs. Martin Field (American, 1941–2013)

Exaggeration plays a large part in Pierre Cardin’s design thinking, as this gown’s prominent sleeves illustrate. Flanking a slim sheath of lusterless velvet, the shiny satin sleeves flare up and out to extend the V neckline. The bias-cut satin extends from the tight wrist and goes over the top of the stiffened shoulder extensions, with the side seam along outside edge giving the sleeves a flattened look. The inner sides of the extensions were left open.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Evening Dress

Date:

1981

Artists:

Designed by Pierre Cardin (French (born Italy), 1922–2020) Label Pierre Cardin Jeunesse Worn by Mrs. Martin Field (American, 1941–2013)

Medium:

Silk/rayon velvet and silk/acrylic satin

Dimensions:

Center Back Length: 55 inches (139.7 cm) Waist: 34 inches (86.4 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Martin Field, 2014

Accession Number:

2014-206-10

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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