Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

2004 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In 2005, Phoebe Philo, head designer for Chloé was selected as British Designer of the Year. The Museum subsequently mounted a small display of the British Fashion Council's award winners, and this dress from the Autumn/Winter 2004 Chloé collection represented Phoebe Philo's work in that display.



Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk chiffon trimmed with ribbon
Brief description
Dress. Philo, Phoebe for Chloé, Paris. Autumn/Winter 2004. Pink silk chiffon and black ribbon.
Physical description
Pale pink chiffon evening dress trimmed with black ribbon
Production typeModel
Credit line
Given by Chloé
Object history
Described as "37: Robe de mousseline rose" on original receipt.

In 2005, Phoebe Philo was selected as British Designer of the Year. The Museum mounted a small display of the winners' work in the Fashion Gallery, and this was the dress chosen to represent Phoebe Philo's work in that display.

Historical significance: Fine, representative example of the designs of Phoebe Philo for Chloé. In 2005, she was selected as British Designer of the Year. The Museum mounted a small display of the winners' work in the Fashion Gallery, and this was the dress chosen to represent Phoebe Philo's work in that display.
Production
Autumn/Winter 2004

Attribution note: Very high end ready to wear, Autumn/Winter 2004 only.
Reason For Production: Retail
Summary
In 2005, Phoebe Philo, head designer for Chloé was selected as British Designer of the Year. The Museum subsequently mounted a small display of the British Fashion Council's award winners, and this dress from the Autumn/Winter 2004 Chloé collection represented Phoebe Philo's work in that display.

Other number
37 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
T.28-2005

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Record createdMarch 27, 2007
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