2015.17.1

Images (5)

Global_08 Left t right 76.32.1 (dress), 76.33.34 (halter dress), 79.222.3 and 2009.34.1 (top and skirt), 90.170.41 (bag case), 2014.15.9 (green dress), 2003.30.2 (ensemble), 96.53.1 (black knit suit), 2005.31.1 (gold dress hidden), 2015.17.1 (orange dress)

Fabric_17 Left to right P89.40.6 (dress), 80.13.19 (ensemble), 92.42.8 (multicolor ensemble), 2003.16.3 (dress), 2015.77.1 (yellow gown), 2016.32.5 (top and pants), 2010.72.1 (knit dress), 2015.17.1 (dress)

Global_23 2005.31.1 (dress), 2015.17.1 (orange dress)

Global_22 Left to right 2003.30.2 (ensemble), 96.53.1 (knit suit), 2005.31.1 (dress), 2015.17.1 (orange dress)

Object: Dress

Brand: Alexander Wang (American)

Date: Spring 2015

Medium: Polyester, cotton, and rayon mesh knit

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Alexander Wang

Object number: 2015.17.1

DescriptionNeon orange and black mini dress with halter neckline in cotton and synthetic blend mesh knit with engineered strips overall in a geometric body grid pattern; form fitting, body contouring seaming; black mock turtleneck in ribbed knit with orange vertical stripes at front, band collar at back with hook and eye closure at CB; backless - deep scoop neckline to back waist, black knit strap at bra point, hook and eye closure at right side, elastic casing; curved cut-out at side seam hem, black knit gore panel at side seam vent, black ribbed knit binding at finished edge with orange strips at hem; black knit lining / backing at skirt, semi transparent at front bodice and waist - open knit structure

Label Text:Nike’s Flyknit sneaker inspired Alexander Wang’s dress. Developed in 2012, Nike harnessed knitting’s inherent characteristics in a seamless sneaker design that is light and molds to the foot for better performance and fit. Wang’s Meta design bounces the innovation of using knits for sneakers back onto fashion.

In Collection(s)

2010s

Exhibitions:

Fabric In Fashion
Paris, Capital of Fashion
Global Fashion Capitals