Object: Evening set
Brand:
Bill Blass
(American, founded 1970)
Designer:
Bill Blass
(1922 - 2002)
Date: Spring 1989
Medium: Black sequins, ivory silk, and faux jewels
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Martin D. Gruss
Object number: 2009.16.59
DescriptionEvening set consisting of black sequin t-shirt style top with trompe l'oeil multi-strand pearl necklace with jewel medallion and ivory pleated silk palazzo pants
Label Text:This trompe l’oeil evening ensemble is a witty homage to Chanel’s personal style. Blass transformed the all-American tee shirt into a glittering evening top with strands of fake pearls in imitation of Chanel. The pleated palazzo pants are cut wide to resemble a skirt, similar to the type of sportswear that she designed and wore in the 1910s.
Exhibitions:
- Head to Toe
- Night and Day