Object: Evening set
Designer:
Geoffrey Holder
(1930 - 2014)
Manufacturer:
Grace Costumes
Date: 1980s
Medium: Silk, gold thread, sequins, pearls, and beads
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Carmen De Lavallade QTIP Trust
Object number: 2016.69.1
DescriptionFuchsia pink / red silk evening set; jacket, dirndl skirt, Indian inspired embroidery, beading and appliqué work overall in green and purple with gold thread sequins, beads and pearls
Label Text:Geoffrey Holder, a renaissance man of dance, art, and design, loved bold color, rich embellishment, and dramatic silhouettes. He brought this vibrant aesthetic to everything he touched, from his costumes for Broadway musicals to his fine art paintings. He created this richly embroidered fuchsia ensemble for his wife, dancer and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade.
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Exhibitions:
- Black Fashion Designers