2018.59.1

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Puffs and Folds. From left to right: dinner dress by Ranhn, c.1894 (P84.22.47); dress by Rudi Gernreich, fall 1968 (94.105.1); dress by Milgrim, 1924 (74.72.12); dress by Christian Dior Boutique, fall 2003 (2022.65.6); evening coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48).

From left to right: evening ensemble by Milgrim, 1924 (74.72.12); dress by Christian Dior Boutique, fall 2003 (2022.65.6); coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48)

From left to right: coat by Christian Dior, 1953 (71.267.3); dress by Lanvin, spring 2009 (2018.59.1); dress by Isabel Toledo, spring 2002 (2010.1.48)

Object: Dress

Brand: Lanvin (French, founded 1889)

Designer: Alber Elbaz (1961 - 2021)

Date: Spring 2009

Medium: Silk blend

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Carole Divet Harting

Object number: 2018.59.1

DescriptionDark pink dress in silk blend, capelet sleeves with cut out front, draped bodice with twist at CF neck, elastic waist, straight knee length skirt

Label Text:Alber Elbaz disliked “clothes that bring more stress to women,” and expressed his preference for dresses that feel “like hugs.” He created the cape-like sleeves of this dress by draping and twisting the fabric of the bodice, embracing the wearer while still maintaining the comfort and ease of movement for which the designer was known.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

Statement Sleeves