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Dress

1965 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

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Object type
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
Collection
Accession number
T.297-1974

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Record createdMarch 15, 2006
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