Ensemble
2004 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Dancehall music is perhaps the most controversial style of reggae due to its salacious lyrics and sexually overt dance styles. Women’s clothing associated with Dancehall, or Ragga dress as it is known in Britain, is equally provocative, but is seen by some as a source of empowerment for the wearer.
This dress was made in the United States. The Brixton-based ower of Judy's Fashions brought it back from New York to sell in her shop, knowing that it would appeal to her black British clientele.
This dress was made in the United States. The Brixton-based ower of Judy's Fashions brought it back from New York to sell in her shop, knowing that it would appeal to her black British clientele.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
|
| Brief description | Ensemble, blue cotton dress designed by Big Time, silver leather gladiator-style sandals, necklace, 2004, United States. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Gallery label | Big Time Dress and Rouge Sandals
USA, 2004
Dancehall music is perhaps the most controversial style of reggae due to its salacious lyrics and sexually overt dance styles. Women’s clothing associated with Dancehall, or Ragga dress as it is known in Britain, is equally sexually provocative. But it is seen by Professor Carolyn Cooper as a source of empowerment to the wearer.
This dress was made in the United States. Dressmaker and shop owner Judy brought it back to sell in her shop Judy’s New Yorker Fashion, knowing it would appeal to the black British market. |
| Object history | Displayed in Black British Style, 2004 |
| Summary | Dancehall music is perhaps the most controversial style of reggae due to its salacious lyrics and sexually overt dance styles. Women’s clothing associated with Dancehall, or Ragga dress as it is known in Britain, is equally provocative, but is seen by some as a source of empowerment for the wearer. This dress was made in the United States. The Brixton-based ower of Judy's Fashions brought it back from New York to sell in her shop, knowing that it would appeal to her black British clientele. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.133:1-5-2009 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | July 27, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
