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Evening Dress

1984 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Top of cherry wool crepe with round neck and centre-back zip opening from neck to hem. The sleeves are long with 2 buttons at each cuff and the front edges, neck and cuffs are faced with black velvet. The top has an acetate lining and shoulder pads. Circular black wool crepe skirt with left-side hook opening and black silk velvet trimming at hem.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Top
  • Skirt
Materials and techniques
wool crepe, velvet, acetate, machine sewn
Brief description
Valentino, 1984. Red and black wool crepe two-piece evening dress with black velvet trimming.
Physical description
Top of cherry wool crepe with round neck and centre-back zip opening from neck to hem. The sleeves are long with 2 buttons at each cuff and the front edges, neck and cuffs are faced with black velvet. The top has an acetate lining and shoulder pads. Circular black wool crepe skirt with left-side hook opening and black silk velvet trimming at hem.
Dimensions
  • Top length: 47.5cm
  • Skirt length: 78cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
180 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.501:1,2-2000

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Record createdSeptember 1, 2000
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