Marta
Evening Dress
1991 (made)
1991 (made)
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This black silk evening gown was designed by Anouska Hempel in 1991. It combines a stark square-cut bodice with the soft gathering of the skirt and is characteristic of Hempel's assertive, yet feminine designs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Marta (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Gathered and machine-sewn silk |
| Brief description | Strapless evening dress 'Marta' of machine-sewn silk, designed by Anouska Hempel, London, 1991 |
| Physical description | Strapless evening dress of black machine-sewn silk with a low lustre. With a high waist with soft gathers to the square-cut bodice, and gathers at the base of the skirt in a tulip-style into a stiffened hem. The soft drapes of the skirt contrast with the pronounced geometric lines of the bodice and hem. Bandeau at the bottom. |
| Gallery label | Lady Weinberg is a self-trained designer. Working as Anouska Hempel, she opened her couture house in 1987. She is patronised by a prestigious clientele, including the Royal Family, and is celebrated for her refined evening wear and tailored clothing. This strapless dress has a high waisted, castellated bodice and a tulip line skirt, which gently gathers into a stiffened hem. The soft drapes of the skirt contrast with the pronounced geometric lines of the bodice and hem.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by Lady Weinberg |
| Object history | Registered File number 1991/2254. |
| Summary | This black silk evening gown was designed by Anouska Hempel in 1991. It combines a stark square-cut bodice with the soft gathering of the skirt and is characteristic of Hempel's assertive, yet feminine designs. |
| Bibliographic reference | Mendes, Valerie. Black In Fashion. London: V&A Publications, 1999.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.111-1992 |
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| Record created | February 4, 2003 |
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