Object: Evening ensemble
Brand:
Gucci
(Italian, founded 1920)
Designer:
Alessandro Michele
(born 1972)
Date: Spring 2016
Medium: Silk organza, silk crepe, leather, and metal
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Gucci
Object number: 2016.93.1
DescriptionSheer pink evening ensemble; long sleeve floor length dress in silk organza with ruffles, matching wrap tie belt; slip style underdress in silk crepe; green leather high heel platforms; aviator style glasses
Label Text:Gucci’s Alessandro Michele was an early exponent of pink for both men and women. Pink is one of his favorite colors, and he has said that he enjoys finding different shades of pink in antique shops. Pink also fits the deliberate artificiality and maximalism of his aesthetic.
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Exhibitions:
- Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color