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Evening ensemble
John Galliano, born 1960 - Enlarge image
Evening ensemble
- Place of origin:
Paris, France (made)
- Date:
Autumn-Winter 2006-2007 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
John Galliano, born 1960 (designer)
Jones, Stephen, born 1957 (designer)
Christian Dior (designed for) - Materials and Techniques:
Silk crêpe and silk chiffon with metallic embroidery, feathered hat and crocodile skin shoes, boned satin corset
- Credit Line:
Given by the maker
- Museum number:
T.53:1 to 5-2008
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Haute couture evening ensemble, short evening dress with pencil skirt and padded hips in magenta silk crêpe and chiffon with metallic embroidery. Hat of magenta feathers with a gold and crystal leaping fish in the front. High heeled sandals of magenta crocodile skin. Grey satin corset with ribbon lacing, lined in ivory.
Place of Origin
Paris, France (made)
Date
Autumn-Winter 2006-2007 (made)
Artist/maker
John Galliano, born 1960 (designer)
Jones, Stephen, born 1957 (designer)
Christian Dior (designed for)
Materials and Techniques
Silk crêpe and silk chiffon with metallic embroidery, feathered hat and crocodile skin shoes, boned satin corset
Object history note
This ensemble was worn by model Katarina Ivanovska at the catwalk presentation of the a/w 2006-7 collection in July 2006. It was the 15th ensemble to appear on the catwalk, and was consequently referred to as 'Passage 15'. A label with the model's name is taped inside the corset.
Descriptive line
Gold-embroidered magenta crepe evening dress, feathered hat and crocodile shoes, John Galliano for Dior, Autumn-Winter 2006-2007
Materials
Satin; Metal thread; Feathers; Silk crepe; Silk chiffon; Boning; Crocodile
Techniques
Embroidery; Millinery; Shoe-making
Categories
Footwear; Fashion; Evening wear; Accessories; Hats & headwear; Formal wear
Production Type
Haute couture
Collection code
T&F
