Dress
2004 (Made)
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Since its founding in 1953 the Italian fashion label Missoni established a reputation for striking knitwear in complex patterns and beautiful, rich colour palettes. This has remained their consistent signature.
This dress from 2004 is knitted in heathery purple and brown tones. Its pattern is based upon a traditional 17th century knitting and embroidery pattern called 'bargello work' or 'flame stitch.' Since the 1960s this kind of zig-zag stripe has been one of Missoni's signature designs. To update the traditional pattern for the 21st century, the fabric is embroidered with clear sequins for a subtle surface shimmer.
This dress from 2004 is knitted in heathery purple and brown tones. Its pattern is based upon a traditional 17th century knitting and embroidery pattern called 'bargello work' or 'flame stitch.' Since the 1960s this kind of zig-zag stripe has been one of Missoni's signature designs. To update the traditional pattern for the 21st century, the fabric is embroidered with clear sequins for a subtle surface shimmer.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Knit wool, rayon and nylon and metallic sequins |
| Brief description | Dress, knit multicoloured wool, Missoni, Italy, 2004 |
| Physical description | Knit multicoloured, long-sleeve wool dress with sequins scattered across surface. A deep décolletage at both front and back is laced up with metallic strings. The hem is longer in back than in front. There is metallic ribbing around the neckline and cuffs. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Missoni family |
| Summary | Since its founding in 1953 the Italian fashion label Missoni established a reputation for striking knitwear in complex patterns and beautiful, rich colour palettes. This has remained their consistent signature. This dress from 2004 is knitted in heathery purple and brown tones. Its pattern is based upon a traditional 17th century knitting and embroidery pattern called 'bargello work' or 'flame stitch.' Since the 1960s this kind of zig-zag stripe has been one of Missoni's signature designs. To update the traditional pattern for the 21st century, the fabric is embroidered with clear sequins for a subtle surface shimmer. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.261-2004 |
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| Record created | December 29, 2004 |
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