2008.37.1

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Arbiters_99 Left to right 2008.47.1 (boots case). 2008.33.1 and 2008.33.2 (top and pants), 2002.17.1 (dress hidden), 2008.37.1 (ivory dress), 2008.32.1 (textile wall), 2008.39.1 (one shoulder dress), 2005.41.1 (striped gown), 2008.43.1 (green dress), 2008.44.1 (printed dress), 2008.35.1 (textile wall), 2008.45.1 (ensemble)

Object: Dress

Brand: Rue du Mail (French, founded 2006)

Designer: Martine Sitbon (born 1951)

Date: Fall 2007

Medium: Ivory printed silk, black wool and black organdy

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Rue de Mail by Martine Sitbon

Object number: 2008.37.1

DescriptionOff-white silk chemise style dress with black wool embroidery in large abstract motif at CF extending from neckline to hem, 3/4 length bell sleeve created with sheer black organdy cuff, round neckline and knee length elasticized bubble hem

Label Text:An expanse of ivory silk fabric, heavily embroidered with an abstract design, gives this dress an especially bold and graphic quality. A sense of movement and soft femininity is provided by the elasticized bubble hem and the flounces of black organdy fabric on the sleeves. Martine Sitbon’s Rue du Mail collections are known for presenting edgy but romantic dresses that also incorporate the designer’s masterful manipulation of luxury fabrics.

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2000s

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