The Search for the Golden Fleece
Dress
1997
1997
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This dress was designed by Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) as part of his first collection for Givenchy, Spring/Summer 1997. He called the collection ‘The Search for the Golden Fleece’. McQueen was one of the most celebrated designers of the late 20th and early 21st century. He is known for his highly original designs which married artistry with exceptional technical ability. McQueen was appointed as the chief designer of womenswear at Givenchy in October 1996 and worked there until 2001.
This dress is ‘Look 43’ from the collection. It was worn on the catwalk at the collection’s presentation at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris on 19th January 1997 and can be seen in video footage from the show. It is made in ivory silk with an exaggerated collar and heavy gilt embroidery. These features can be found in multiple designs from the collection.
This dress is ‘Look 43’ from the collection. It was worn on the catwalk at the collection’s presentation at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris on 19th January 1997 and can be seen in video footage from the show. It is made in ivory silk with an exaggerated collar and heavy gilt embroidery. These features can be found in multiple designs from the collection.
Object details
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| Title | The Search for the Golden Fleece (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, metal embroidery |
| Brief description | Dress, ivory silk with gilt embroidery, part of The Search for the Golden Fleece Collection, designed by Alexander McQueen for Givenchy, Spring/Summer 1997 |
| Physical description | Dress, sheath style with cap sleeves and an exagerated stand-up collar. The collar, sleeves and dress front are heavily decorated with metal embroidery. |
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| Credit line | Given by the V&A Americas Foundation through the generosity of an anonymous donor in memory of Geoffrey Squire |
| Object history | This dress was designed as part of The Search for the Golden Fleece Collection, designed by Alexander McQueen for Givenchy, Spring 1997. This dress is ‘Look 43’ from the collection. It was worn on the catwalk at the collection’s presentation at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris on 19th January 1997 and can be seen in video footage from the show. |
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| Summary | This dress was designed by Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) as part of his first collection for Givenchy, Spring/Summer 1997. He called the collection ‘The Search for the Golden Fleece’. McQueen was one of the most celebrated designers of the late 20th and early 21st century. He is known for his highly original designs which married artistry with exceptional technical ability. McQueen was appointed as the chief designer of womenswear at Givenchy in October 1996 and worked there until 2001. This dress is ‘Look 43’ from the collection. It was worn on the catwalk at the collection’s presentation at the Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris on 19th January 1997 and can be seen in video footage from the show. It is made in ivory silk with an exaggerated collar and heavy gilt embroidery. These features can be found in multiple designs from the collection. |
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| Accession number | T.44-2022 |
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| Record created | July 30, 2018 |
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