Wedding Dress
1987 (made)
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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.
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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.
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Accession number | T.100-1988 |
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Record created | January 15, 2003 |
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