Object: Dress
Brand:
Isoude
(American, founded 2009)
Date: Spring/Summer 2009
Medium: Hand-painted silk and cotton
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Katie Brierley
Object number: 2009.19.1
DescriptionWhite organic silk and cotton one shoulder evening gown with pink and purple hand painted brushstrokes, fitted bodice, diagonal pleats at waist relax into skirt, tucks at shoulder, floor length A-line skirt, asymmetric v-shape back bodice, oversized sash / train extending from CB waist, CB zipper closure.
Label Text:Katie Brierley’s use of organic materials and natural dyes goes beyond a vision of sustainability and is part of an overall mission to produce quality garments that honor integrity and artistry over machine mass production. This hand-painted gown was conceived as an homage to winemaker Didier D’ Agnaneau, whose dedication to quality and tradition Brierley shares.
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