2009.16.23

Images (5)

Trendology_37 Left to right 2008.77.7 and 87.150.4 (shoes case), 93.139.6 (dress) 89.64.90 (grey dress), 88.63.2 (jacket hidden), 97.35.1 (hat wall), 2000.32.7 (bodysuit and skirt), 97.125.4 (black and white suit hidden), 2009.16.23 (blue dress), 89.157.1 (green jacket and dress), 91.186.2 (shoes case), 91.192.1 (jacket), 91.237.1 (jacket hidden), 99.122.2 and 2013.88.1 (gold jacket ensemble and boots hidden), 2013.87.1 (jacket), 2013.56.1 and 94.80.1 and 92.137.6D and 2002.96.8 (necklace and suit and belt and bag), 2005.40.10 (black and white jacket), 98.20.5 (black suit), 2008.86.1 and 2003.96.2 (shoes and earrings case)

Trendology_39 Left to right 97.35.1 (hat wall), 2000.32.7 (bodysuit and skirt), 97.125.4 (black and white suit), 2009.16.23 (dress), 89.157.1 (green jacket and dress)

Night and Day_33 82.234.1 (gown), 2007.60.9 (bag case), 92.225.37 (shoes case), 91.45.18 (pink shoes case), 88.95.4 (metal bag case), 91.186.2 (shoes case), 97.125.4 (suit), 2009.16.23 (blue dress), 91.42.166 (suit), 95.112.2 (dress), 2009.16.43 (suit hidden), 2009.16.42 (black ensemble), 98.135.22, 98.135.1, 98.135.8 (textiles wall), 98.141.2 (textile wall)

Trendology_40 Left to right 97.125.4 (suit), 2009.16.23 (dress), 89.157.1 (green jacket and dress), 91.186.2 (shoes case)

Object: Evening dress

Designer: Christian Lacroix (born 1951)

Date: c. 1988

Medium: Silk satin

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Martin D. Gruss

Object number: 2009.16.23

DescriptionTurquoise blue satin couture evening dress with oversize topstitched bow at CF neckline and pouf skirt: portrait style neckline; narrow full length sleeve; fitted bodice; corseted inner bodice; full pouf skirt and slightly longer underskirt with decorative topstitching along hem; zipper closure at L side bodice; above knee length

Label Text:Christian Lacroix’s love of the eighteenth century is expressed in this evening dress that combines a fichu, or draped scarf, neckline and full, pleated skirt with pointed waist. The short “pouf” style was made fashionable by Lacroix and worn to cocktail parties and gala affairs alike. The bright color and fanciful silhouette embrace the playful exuberance of 1980s nightlife.

Exhibitions:

Night and Day
Trend-ology