2018.12.40

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MinMax_41 Left to right 2000.108.1 (ensemble), 2004.49.4 (dress), 2011.18.10 (coat ensemble), 2014.61.3 (ensemble), 2018.12.40 (blue ensemble), 2018.12.23 (bag), 2008.77.1 (dress), 2017.1.1 (backpack), 2000.32.7 (ensemble), 2006.7.3 (suit), 97.36.3 (black gown), 2008.80.3 (coat), 2009.32.1 (dress), 2001.65.1 (dress wall)

MinMax_17 Left to right 2000.108.1 (ensemble), 2004.49.4 (dress), 2011.18.10 (coat ensemble), 2014.61.3 (ensemble), 2018.12.40 (blue ensemble), 2018.12.23 (bag)

Object: Ensemble

Brand: Versace (Italian, founded 1978)

Designer: Gianni Versace (1946 - 1997)

Date: Fall 1991

Medium: Wool, silk, metal, and rhinestones

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Gift of Hans, Kazuko & Siv Nilsson

Object number: 2018.12.40

DescriptionPale blue ensemble with gold tone studs and blue and clear rhinestones; collarless wool jacket; silk sleeveless top and pleated short skirt

Label Text:Intricate patterns of gold-tone studs, silver beadwork, and rhinestones cover the surface of this ensemble. Versace introduced the use of flashy hardware to fashion, and this particular design evokes a Byzantine extravagance, while alluding to historic codes of power and luxury. Versace’s impudent designs established a new elegance.

Exhibitions:

Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes