2003.45.1

Images (6)

Fashion A-Z (I)_04 Left to right 2003.45.1 (corset dress), 79.18.2 (dress), 80.261.2 (suit), 91.255.3 (black suit), 2002.96.8 and 92.225.73 (bag and shoes case), 91.231.1 (velvet dress)

Fashion A-Z (I)_05 Left to right 91.128.10 (dress), 2003.45.1 (corset dress), 79.18.2 (dress), 80.261.2 (suit)

Body_28 Left to right 2003.45.1 (dress), 2016.51.1 (dress), 2017.77.1 (Spanx case)

Body_04 Left to right 2003.45.1 (dress), 2017.77.1 (Spanx case), 2016.51.1 (dress), 2017.26.1 (red dress), 2017.53.1 (ensemble), 2017.63.1 (jumpsuit), 2017.26.2 (dress), 2017.59.1 (jacket), 2017.60.1 (shirt), 2017.60.2 (sleeve)

Object: Evening set

Designer: Roberto Cavalli (born 1940)

Date: 2002

Medium: Silk crepe de chine

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Gift of Roberto Cavalli

Object number: 2003.45.1

DescriptionLong, flared evening slip dress and corset in silk crepe de chine printed with signature design of gilt baroque frames and red string instruments in shades of turquoise blue, brown and gold with metallic glitter details

Label Text:Roberto Cavalli is best known for an overtly sexy, feminine aesthetic that epitomizes the vibrant spirit of Italian fashion. Bold prints are another significant characteristic of his work that can be traced to his early training as a textile designer.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

The Body: Fashion and Physique
Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)
Glamour: Fashion, Film, Fantasy
Fashion, Italian Style