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Design

1988 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a ladies skirt and top ensemble by Oleg Cassini, 1988. The top and skirt are embellished with crystal beads. The broad-shouldered round-necked top is defined at the waist with a belt.

After studying art under Giorgio di Chirico, Paris-born Cassini briefly worked for Jean Patou before joining Paramount Pictures as costume designer. However, it is his long-standing association with Jacqueline Kennedy that propelled him to international fame.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Felt tip pen, watercolour and chinese white on paper, mounted onto black card.
Brief description
Design for ladies skirt and top ensemble by Oleg Cassini, 1988.
Physical description
Design drawing on paper for a ladies skirt and top ensemble
Dimensions
  • Height: 30.3cm
  • Width: 20.6cm
  • Black card height: 33.1cm
  • Black card width: 25.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
Oleg Cassini (1) Signature; Right side of sheet just below centre; Felt tip pen)
Subject depicted
Summary
Design for a ladies skirt and top ensemble by Oleg Cassini, 1988. The top and skirt are embellished with crystal beads. The broad-shouldered round-necked top is defined at the waist with a belt.

After studying art under Giorgio di Chirico, Paris-born Cassini briefly worked for Jean Patou before joining Paramount Pictures as costume designer. However, it is his long-standing association with Jacqueline Kennedy that propelled him to international fame.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
E.24-2000

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Record createdMarch 5, 2001
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