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Evening Dress

08/1968 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This evening ensemble consists of a dress, over-bodice, shoes and gloves in black velvet, satin and feathers. It was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and dates from August 1968.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Over Bodice
  • Glove
  • Glove
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
  • Dress
Materials and techniques
Machine-sewn velvet and satin, with dyed black feathers glued into place
Brief description
Evening ensemble, black satin and velvet with feathers, Givenchy, Paris, 1968
Credit line
Given by Mrs Pierre Schlumberger
Summary
This evening ensemble consists of a dress, over-bodice, shoes and gloves in black velvet, satin and feathers. It was designed by Hubert de Givenchy and dates from August 1968.
Bibliographic references
  • Mendes, Valerie. Black In Fashion. London: V&A Publications, 1999.
  • Fashion : An Anthology by Cecil Beaton. London : H.M.S.O., 1971 no. 133
Other number
201 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
T.232 to E-1974

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Record createdJanuary 6, 2003
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