2007.13.1

Images (5)

Luxury_25 Left to right 2007.24.1 (shirt), 2007.26.1 (ski suit), 99.73.2 (textile wall), 2007.7.1 (bag case), 99.64.2 (shoes case), 2007.14.1 (bag case), 2006.37.1 (raincoat), 2004.52.4 (ensemble hidden), 2007.21.1 (brown dress), 2005.33.1 (gold dress), 2003.80.1 (textile wall), 2005.53.1 (shoes case), 2007.10.2 (necklace case), 2007.10.1 (boots case), 2007.13.1 (silk dress)

Object: Evening dress

Brand: Rodarte (American, founded 2005)

Date: Spring 2007

Medium: White organza, silk tulle, and feathers

Country: USA

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2007.13.1

DescriptionLong sleeveless evening dress in white sunburst pleated organza; ostrich silk tulle inverted, bodice lined in white feathers, faced with embroidered organza flowers

Label Text:Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the design team Rodarte are known for extravagant, hand-crafted designs. Their work has been described as "demi-couture," because it operates at an intermediary level between the artistry of couture and the accessibility of ready-to-wear.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

American Beauty
Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion
Luxury
Fairy Tale Fashion