Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

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Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

c. 1981

Madame Gres’s early training in sculpture is evident in her clothing, which often achieves the elegance of classical statuary. To create her famous "Grecian goddess gowns," she draped soft knit jersey knit on live models, forming graceful folds with her hands. This two-piece dress hangs flawlessly with no inner support. The top is made by running the fabric up over the shoulders and down the front and then swagging it back up, making a beautiful—and revealing—back.

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Object Details

Title:

Woman's Evening Ensemble: Top and Skirt

Date:

c. 1981

Artist:

Medium:

Rayon knit

Dimensions:

Top (Center Back Length): 33 inches (83.8 cm) Skirt (Center Back Length): 49 3/4 inches (126.4 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Ahmet Ertegun, 1997

Accession Number:

1997-88-2a,b

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

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