Star pleat ensemble
Dress
2015
2015
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| Place of origin |
Inspired by a medical experience, this dress is formed of linen bands which criss-cross bandage-like around the torso. It takes the form of a deconstructed star and took many weeks to successfully translate from a sketch into a complex three-dimensional dress. The asymmetrical pattern is fully worked out around the whole body presenting exciting and different compositions from each side, not just the front. The dialogue between the ordinary calico-like linen and the complex construction is a favourite subject of the designer.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Star pleat ensemble (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Ensemble consisting of dress and camisole top, linen, silk organza, Phoebe English, London, 2015 |
| Physical description | Cream coloured star pleat harness dress in pleated linen with raw edges. White silk organza cami top with tab straps. |
| Credit line | Given by Phoebe English |
| Object history | Designed and made during July, August and September 2015. Shown during London Fashion Week at Royal College of Surgeons, 20th September 2015. Also shown as part of Fashion in Motion at V&A on October 8th 2017. |
| Summary | Inspired by a medical experience, this dress is formed of linen bands which criss-cross bandage-like around the torso. It takes the form of a deconstructed star and took many weeks to successfully translate from a sketch into a complex three-dimensional dress. The asymmetrical pattern is fully worked out around the whole body presenting exciting and different compositions from each side, not just the front. The dialogue between the ordinary calico-like linen and the complex construction is a favourite subject of the designer. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.97-2018 |
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| Record created | November 9, 2018 |
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