Top (Clothing)
1971-1973 (made)
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An evening top, made from a black synthetic imitation chiffon fabric with iridescent diamanté stones applied (probaby glued) to the fabric in a pattern of abstract roses. Cut with a low scooped neck, fluted sleeves flaring to wrist, the bodice narrow across the shoulders but flaring to the hip-level hem. The sleeves have small shoulder-pads at the sleeve-heads and there is a flesh coloured sheer fabric interface around the neckline.
Object details
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| Brief description | Long sleeved, scoop neck top, synthetic chiffon with diamante, worn by Danuta Laughton, Biba, 1971 |
| Physical description | An evening top, made from a black synthetic imitation chiffon fabric with iridescent diamanté stones applied (probaby glued) to the fabric in a pattern of abstract roses. Cut with a low scooped neck, fluted sleeves flaring to wrist, the bodice narrow across the shoulders but flaring to the hip-level hem. The sleeves have small shoulder-pads at the sleeve-heads and there is a flesh coloured sheer fabric interface around the neckline. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Credit line | Given by Danuta and Peter Laughton |
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| Accession number | T.2398-2021 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2021 |
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