Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Rodarte
(American, founded 2005)
Date: Spring 2010
Medium: Black lace, metal gauze, net, wool, and leather
Country: USA
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2010.65.2
DescriptionShort sleeveless evening dress in a patchwork of fabrics; black lace, metallic gauze, reptile pattern stretch fabric, net; backed loose wool web with attached cage or overdress of intersecting strips of textured and puckered leather in shades of dark red and black; round neckline; metal gauze extended loose strips or tabs at front neckline
Label Text:Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy—the designers behind the label Rodarte—began their career in 2005. A sense of femininity pervades their work, even when materials are distressed and their inspirations are dark. Craftsmanship is central to the work of these innovative, self-taught designers.
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Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)