Object: Dress
Designer:
Donna Karan
(born 1948)
Date: Resort 2009
Medium: Red synthetic jersey
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Donna Karan
Object number: 2011.41.1
DescriptionDeep red halter evening dress in jersey with plunging V neckline and shirred sarong skirt styling at CF, faux twist knot and swag at low CF waist; overlapping CF skirt panel with open front; dress back panel extends to front, draped and shirred at CF bodice and skirt; deep pleat at CF bodice; wide neckline band, when on creates drape and cowl-like effect at front bodice; skirt length spills onto floor with slight train; (stick on paper label at CB - Opium Dress V Plunge, Siren Evening Dress)
Label Text:Since her eponymous first collection in 1985, Donna Karan has displayed an innate understanding of her ideal client: a modern woman balancing a professional career with her personal life. Skilled at draping fabric to highlight the shape and sensuality of a woman’s body, she creates looks that convey both strength and femininity.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part One)