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Evening ensemble
Yuki, born 1940 - Enlarge image
Evening ensemble
- Place of origin:
London, England (made)
- Date:
1979 (designed)
- Artist/Maker:
Yuki, born 1940 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
velvet and gold lace
- Museum number:
T.316-1980
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Black velvet evening cloak with frill, gold lace top and black velvet evening dress, forming an evening ensemble, accessorised with suede and gold shoes. Black lace mesh gloves
Place of Origin
London, England (made)
Date
1979 (designed)
Artist/maker
Yuki, born 1940 (designer)
Materials and Techniques
velvet and gold lace
Object history note
The complete ensemble was donated in 1979 with a customised Adel Rootstein mannequin specially made for the purpose of modelling it. This was part of a group of 25 such total ensembles donated in 1979.
Exhibition History
British Fashions For Winter 1979 (01/01/1980-31/12/1980)
British Fashions For Winter 1979 (Victoria and Albert Museum 01/01/1979-31/12/1979)
Materials
Velvet; Lace; Suede; Metallic thread
Categories
Clothing; Fashion; Evening wear
Production Type
Haute couture
Collection code
T&F
