Jumpsuit
Designer
Fabrice
(1951 - 1998)
c. 1978
Rayon
Museum Purchase
Object numberP90.19.1
Fabrice Simon commissioned embroiderers from his native Haiti to create beaded eveningwear that was a hit among celebrities, such as Whitney Houston. “He painted with beads,” said former associate Alice Katz. Fabrice, as he preferred to be called, was inspired by modern artists such as Jean Miró.
DescriptionBlack rayon crepe fully ruched evening jumpsuit, spaghetti straps, center seam, backlessExhibitions