Ensemble
1966-67 (made)
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This day ensemble made of bright orange wool, with metal buttons, is composed of a dress and jacket. The dress is A-line, sleeveless and has a round neckline. The jacket is square, short, with a "Claudine" collar and elbow-length sleeves. It has a false pocket and is double breasted with 2 rows of metal buttons.
After studying engineering, André Courreges ( born 1923) worked with fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, with whom he developed a minimalist style. In 1965, Courreges presented a collection that was a total break with the past and would revolutionise fashion. His short, mathematically proportioned, A-line dresses in bold colours or pure white erased the body shape completely.
After studying engineering, André Courreges ( born 1923) worked with fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, with whom he developed a minimalist style. In 1965, Courreges presented a collection that was a total break with the past and would revolutionise fashion. His short, mathematically proportioned, A-line dresses in bold colours or pure white erased the body shape completely.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-sewn orange wool, and metal buttons |
| Brief description | Day ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket made of machine-sewn wool, designed by André Courreges, Paris, 1966-67 |
| Physical description | Day ensemble consisting of a dress and jacket made of bright orange wool. With metal buttons. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. Wallrock |
| Summary | This day ensemble made of bright orange wool, with metal buttons, is composed of a dress and jacket. The dress is A-line, sleeveless and has a round neckline. The jacket is square, short, with a "Claudine" collar and elbow-length sleeves. It has a false pocket and is double breasted with 2 rows of metal buttons. After studying engineering, André Courreges ( born 1923) worked with fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, with whom he developed a minimalist style. In 1965, Courreges presented a collection that was a total break with the past and would revolutionise fashion. His short, mathematically proportioned, A-line dresses in bold colours or pure white erased the body shape completely. |
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| Accession number | T.255&A-1983 |
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| Record created | March 30, 2005 |
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