Evening dress
Brand
Rodarte
(American, founded 2005)
Spring 2010
Black lace, metal gauze, net, wool, and leather
Museum purchase
Object number2010.65.2
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.
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 necklineCollections
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