Dress
1972 (made)
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This is a short day dress made of black wool. The dress has short sleeves, and a low V-neck opening at the front. The bodice is cut under the bust and slightly gathered. The dress has welt seams that emphasize each constructional section.
This dress was designed in 1972 by André Courreges (1923- ). Courreges was trained as a civil engineer and then worked with fashion designer Balenciaga. In 1964, he presents his first collection of triangular, mathematically constructed short dresses in bold colours.
This dress was designed in 1972 by André Courreges (1923- ). Courreges was trained as a civil engineer and then worked with fashion designer Balenciaga. In 1964, he presents his first collection of triangular, mathematically constructed short dresses in bold colours.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Machine-sewn wool |
| Brief description | Short day dress made of machine sewn wool, designed by André Courrèges for Couture Future collection, Paris, 1972 |
| Physical description | Short day dress made of black machine sewn wool. With short sleeves and a low V-neck opening at the front. The bodice is cut under the bust and is slightly gathered. The dress has welt seams that emphasize each constructional section. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs King |
| Object history | Registered File number 1989/1949. |
| Production | For Couture Future collection |
| Summary | This is a short day dress made of black wool. The dress has short sleeves, and a low V-neck opening at the front. The bodice is cut under the bust and slightly gathered. The dress has welt seams that emphasize each constructional section. This dress was designed in 1972 by André Courreges (1923- ). Courreges was trained as a civil engineer and then worked with fashion designer Balenciaga. In 1964, he presents his first collection of triangular, mathematically constructed short dresses in bold colours. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.184-1990 |
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| Record created | July 27, 2005 |
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