2007.53.5

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Night and Day_37 Left to right 2009.71.2 (shoes case), 2009.16.20 (pantsuit), 2008.65.8 (black dress), 2002.23.2 (textile wall), 2007.53.5 (suit)

Night and Day_40 Left to right 2009.71.2 (shoes case), 2002.23.2 (textile wall), 2009.16.20 (pantsuit hidden), 2008.65.8 (black dress), 2007.53.5 (suit), 2009.16.21 (silk gown), 2002.23.1 (textile wall), 2007.53.2 (lace gown), 2009.53.1 (knit dress), 2004.43.3 (textile wall), 2009.30.1 (ensemble), 2009.64.1 (bags case)

Object: Suit

Brand: Rochas (French, founded 1925)

Designer: Olivier Theyskens (born 1977)

Date: Spring 2007

Medium: Grey cotton velour and taupe cashmere

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Maison Rochas

Object number: 2007.53.5

DescriptionThree-piece suit of grey crinkle cotton velour with tie dye effect, comprised of three button jacket with self fabric ruffle detail at neckline and larger flounce at hem, matching straight cotton velour skirt with same self fabric ruffle applied to hem, and taupe cashmere t-shirt

Label Text:This day suit is from Olivier Theysken’s last and never produced collection for Rochas. The muted tie-dye and relaxed silhouette exude a comfortable chic. Deconstructed effects like exposed edges belie demi-couture details, including narrow strips of crinoline sewn under the ruffles to give them subtle body.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

Night and Day