Object: Evening coat
Designer:
Jon Weston
Date: c. 1957
Medium: Faille
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Audrey Smaltz
Object number: 2016.78.1
DescriptionYellow pleated sleeveless cocoon style evening coat in faille with bertha style collar and sunburst bow and ribbon applique at front
Label Text:Jon Weston was known for his evening gowns and for outfitting beauty pageant contestants, including Miss America in 1973. This late-1950s, pleated evening coat is a departure from the popular hourglass silhouette seen in his other work. It is an innovative design, standing away from the body, much more reflective of contemporary Parisian couture silhouettes.
Exhibitions:
- Black Fashion Designers