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Wedding Dress

1987 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Victor Edelstein was celebrated for his elaborate couture evening wear and wedding dresses. This gown makes a grand statement in lace with a repeating pattern of rose sprays outlined in glistening gimp threads. The peplum gathered over a sheath skirt sweeps to a slight train, which is given fullness by organza-encased tiers of tulle. Irregularly pleated duchesse satin composes the unusual crossover bodice and culminates in an enormous bow at the waist's center back.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk satin and lace
Brief description
Duchesse satin and lace wedding dress, designed by Victor Edelstein, Great Britain, 1987
Physical description
Wedding dress of white Duchess lace over a fitted silk satin skirt. This gown makes a grand statement in lace with a repeating pattern of rose sprays outlined in glistening gimp threads. The peplum gathered over a sheath skirt sweeps to a slight train, which is given fullness by organza-encased tiers of tulle. Irregularly pleated duchesse satin composes the unusual crossover bodice and culminates in an enormous bow at the waist's center back.
Gallery label
Victor Edelstein was celebrated for his elaborate couture evening wear and wedding dresses. This gown makes a grand statement in lace with a repeating pattern of rose sprays outlined in glistening gimp threads. The peplum gathered over a sheath skirt sweeps to a slight train, which is given fullness by organza-encased tiers of tulle. Irregularly pleated duchesse satin composes the unusual crossover bodice and culminates in an enormous bow at the waist's center back.(1997)
Credit line
Worn and given by Miss Marilyn Watts
Object history
Registered File number 1988/373. Part of a wedding outfit with headdress T.100A&B-1988.
Worn by the donor for her 1987 marriage to Mr Bloomfield.
Summary
Victor Edelstein was celebrated for his elaborate couture evening wear and wedding dresses. This gown makes a grand statement in lace with a repeating pattern of rose sprays outlined in glistening gimp threads. The peplum gathered over a sheath skirt sweeps to a slight train, which is given fullness by organza-encased tiers of tulle. Irregularly pleated duchesse satin composes the unusual crossover bodice and culminates in an enormous bow at the waist's center back.
Bibliographic reference
De La Haye, Amy, ed. The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997. pp. 84-85.
Collection
Accession number
T.100-1988

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Record createdJanuary 15, 2003
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