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Evening Dress

1995-1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Width: 60cm (Note: Maximum Width on Stockman)
  • Depth: 50cm (Note: Maximum Width on Stockman)
  • Height: 1650cm (Note: Maximum width on Stockman)
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.
Collection
Accession number
T.559-1997

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Record createdJanuary 24, 2003
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