Belt
1985 (made)
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This summer ensemble was designed by Azzedine Alaïa in 1985. It consists of a dress, top, gloves, bag and sunglasses. The dress is pinafore-style of black acetate jersey. It is constructed of a mini-skirt and bodice with a low scoop neckline and vest-like sleeves.
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Materials and techniques | Leather |
Brief description | Belt of black leather, designed by Azzedine Alaïa, Paris, 1985 |
Physical description | Belt of black leather. Worn at hipster level. |
Gallery label | MINI DRESS AND SWEATER
Machine-knitted viscose
BELT
Leather
French, Paris: Azzedine Alaia, 1985
The brief mini skirt has an even briefer cut away top (in a lighter weight knit) which has a bra fastening at the back underneath a central strap running from the shoulders. The cropped sweater is generously cut from a double faced knitted fabric.
Given by Monsieur Azzedine Alaia
T.375-1985(1985) |
Credit line | Given by the designer |
Object history | Registered File number 1985/1978. Belt worn with T.374-1989. Part of an ensemble T.374 to F-1985. |
Summary | This summer ensemble was designed by Azzedine Alaïa in 1985. It consists of a dress, top, gloves, bag and sunglasses. The dress is pinafore-style of black acetate jersey. It is constructed of a mini-skirt and bodice with a low scoop neckline and vest-like sleeves. |
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Accession number | T.374B-1985 |
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Record created | September 27, 2010 |
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