Evening Dress
1995-1996 (made)
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This evening dress constructed of black organza bands was designed by Maurizio Galante for his Autumn/Winter collection in 1995. The dress has a tube-like structure and is shaped to the body's curves. It closes in the manner of a concertina when not worn.
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Materials and techniques | Hand-sewn silk organza |
Brief description | Evening dress of silk organza, designed by Maurizio Galante, Paris, 1995-1996 |
Physical description | Evening dress of tube-like structure, constructed of black bands of sewn silk organza graduating from a width of 5 mm at the shoulders to 5 cm at the hem. It is held together by vertical lines of handworked buttonholing. It has a round neckline and long sleeves. |
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Credit line | Given by the designer |
Production | Autumn/Winter collection 1995/1996 |
Summary | This evening dress constructed of black organza bands was designed by Maurizio Galante for his Autumn/Winter collection in 1995. The dress has a tube-like structure and is shaped to the body's curves. It closes in the manner of a concertina when not worn. |
Bibliographic reference | Mendes, Valerie. Black In Fashion. London: V&A Publications, 1999.
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Accession number | T.559-1997 |
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Record created | January 24, 2003 |
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