Woman's Short Evening Dress

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Woman's Short Evening Dress

c. 1987

Pierre Cardin is endlessly creative: since presenting his first collection in 1951, he has continued to explore the geometry of fashion, showing up to 300 designs per season. Although he refuses to look to the past, he often revisits favorite concepts, such as geometric shapes. He has a special affinity for circles, and several of his collections featured white or off-white lace dresses like this one, with an oversize round collar and unfurling skirt.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Short Evening Dress

Date:

c. 1987

Artist:

Medium:

Nylon lace over nylon horsehair

Dimensions:

Center Back Length (Dress): 38 1/2 inches (97.8 cm) Waist: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Hips: 33 inches (83.8 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Kathleen P. Field, 1997

Accession Number:

1997-17-1a

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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