Object: Gown
Designer:
Jean Yu
Date: 2006
Medium: White and black silk jersey and black grosgrain ribbon
Country: USA
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2009.60.1
DescriptionLong diaphanous white and black matte silk jersey draped gown with deep v-neck at front and plunging neckline at back falling below waist, black lingerie style grosgrain ribbon shoulder straps that meet at CB with hook and eye closure, and black grosgrain ribbon strap at front and back waist: dress comprised of three layers of fabric with layer of black jersey sandwiched between the white jersey; sleeveless dress; exposed CF seam from neckline to hem; floor length.
Label Text:Jean Yu is best known for her exquisitely sensuous clothing and lingerie. She has an intimate knowledge of clothing construction, and her unique garments are draped and hand-crafted in a traditional manner. Yu’s streamlined aesthetic and revealing silhouettes, however, are purely contemporary.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)
- American Beauty