Object: Ensemble
Designer:
Dries Van Noten
(born 1958)
Date: Fall 2007
Medium: Grey and beige linen, ochre cotton, and gold patent leather
Country: Belgium
Credit Line: Gift of Dries Van Noten
Object number: 2007.47.1
DescriptionEnsemble; grey and beige open-back top beaded with tile design, over sheer natural linen knit sweater dress discharge printed with large tan and rust paisley motifs; cropped khakis with harem pants styling, ochre cotton ribknit socks.and gold patent leather stylized sneakers with high gloved platform sole and wedge heel
Label Text:Multi-ethnic references are central to the work of Dries van Noten, in part because of his interest in fine craftsmanship. Historically, luxury has often been associated with foreign trade goods, imported from countries such as India with illustrious textile traditions.
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Exhibitions:
- Exoticism