Woman's Suit: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, and Camisole

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Woman's Suit: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, and Camisole

Fall/Winter 1998

Christian Dior, Paris (founded 1946) Designed by John Galliano (British, born 1960) Worn by Mrs. Martin Field (American, 1941–2013)

This hot-pink suit, created fifty years after Christian Dior’s "New Look" dress, shows fashion’s continuity and constant change. As designer for Dior, John Galliano mixed respect for tradition with imagination and energy. For his 1998 ready-to-wear collection, he infused vibrantly colored "urban daywear" with opulence, as seen in this luxurious collar painstakingly created from wool. Galliano’s flirtatious attitude was even more evident on the runway and in advertisements, where the orange camisole was omitted and the wrap skirt revealed one thigh.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Suit: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, and Camisole

Date:

Fall/Winter 1998

Artists:

Christian Dior, Paris (founded 1946) Designed by John Galliano (British, born 1960) Worn by Mrs. Martin Field (American, 1941–2013)

Medium:

Jacket and Skirt: Wool/silk twill, dyed wool faux furCamisole: Silk/Lycra damask with silk/polyester laceBelt: leather, metal, faux pearls

Dimensions:

Center Back Length (Jacket): 27 inches (68.6 cm) Length (Skirt): 21 inches (53.3 cm) Waist (Skirt): 27 inches (68.6 cm) Length (Belt): 36 inches (91.4 cm) Length (Camisole): 22 inches (55.9 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Martin Field, 2014

Accession Number:

2014-206-128a--d

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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