Object: Ensemble
Brand:
Kenzo
(French, founded 1970)
Designer:
Antonio Marras
(born 1961)
Date: Spring 2011
Medium: Silk crepe chiffon, silk, cotton, silk charmeuse, stretch net, elastic, silk satin, patent leather and leather
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Kenzo
Object number: 2011.35.1
DescriptionEnsemble; dark tan ankle length dress in silk crepe chiffon with appliquéd flowers and leaves scattered overall in shades of pink, lavender and green, sleeves in rose floral print silk and tan cotton drawstring at sleeve and dress side seam; jade green bra in silk charmeuse and stretch net; Japanese Getas style shoes in jade green padded silk satin with pink patent leather bow and jade green painted Dai platform sole
Label Text:Kenzo Takada founded his label in 1970. After he retired, Antonio Marras served as Kenzo’s creative director from 2003 until 2011. This dress is from his spring 2011 collection. The Kenzo brand is recognized for its youthfulness, vibrant colors, fantastic mixes of pattern (especially florals), and blending of ethnic references.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)