2011.4.1

Images (4)

Fashion A-Z (II)_41 Left to right 2008.37.2 (dress), 2007.53.2 (gown), 2008.47.2 (jacket ensemble), 2005.46.1 (bag case), 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress), 87.52.5 (tunic ensemble), 2001.44.13 (shoe case)

Fashion A-Z (II)_44 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress)

Fashion A-Z (II)_43 Left to right 2008.47.2 (jacket ensemble), 2005.46.1 (bag case), 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress)

Object: Dress

Brand: Valentino (Italian, founded 1960)

Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri (born 1964)

Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli (born 1967)

Date: Spring 2011

Medium: Ivory silk organza, black and white cotton, and polyester

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Gift of Valentino

Object number: 2011.4.1

DescriptionBeige short dress in silk organza with black and white embroidered dots and daisy appliqués overall; round neckline; fitted bodice with flared skirt; 3/4 length sleeve with double ruffle cuff; black silk organza belt with bow and bias binding trim around neckline, ruffles, and hem

Label Text:Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri were appointed co-designers of Valentino in 2008, having previously designed accessories for the company. Many of the details seen in this dress—ruffles, the use of black and white, and its ladylike adornment—are elements for which the house of Valentino has long been known.

In Collection(s)

2010s

Exhibitions:

Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)