Dress
1965 (made)
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The thigh-high ‘mini’ was symbolic of the 1960s in both Britain and America. Though initially shocking to some, many designers embraced its informality and ease of movement. Here American designer Leonard Joseph combines the youthful shape of the mini with an unconventional paper textile.
Designed for the avant-garde New York boutique Forward Look, this dress was worn by Princess Stanislaus Radziwill. She was the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a regular figure on the social scene of both sides of the Atlantic.
Designed for the avant-garde New York boutique Forward Look, this dress was worn by Princess Stanislaus Radziwill. She was the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a regular figure on the social scene of both sides of the Atlantic.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gold paper with sequins |
Brief description | Dress of gold paper, designed by Leornard Joseph, New York, 1965. |
Physical description | Long-sleeved mini-dress of gold paper with sequins. |
Credit line | Given by Princess Slanislaus Radziwill |
Summary | The thigh-high ‘mini’ was symbolic of the 1960s in both Britain and America. Though initially shocking to some, many designers embraced its informality and ease of movement. Here American designer Leonard Joseph combines the youthful shape of the mini with an unconventional paper textile. Designed for the avant-garde New York boutique Forward Look, this dress was worn by Princess Stanislaus Radziwill. She was the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a regular figure on the social scene of both sides of the Atlantic. |
Bibliographic reference | Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 |
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Accession number | T.297-1974 |
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Record created | March 15, 2006 |
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