Object: Ensemble
Designer:
Richard Quinn
Date: Fall 2018
Medium: Polyester, polyester and spandex blend, and silk
Country: England
Credit Line: Museum purchase
Object number: 2019.6.1
DescriptionMulticolor mix floral and polka dot ensemble; sleeveless polyester dress with asymmetrical cut and hemline; color blocked panne velvet leggings; silk scarf
Label Text:Richard Quinn, recipient of the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, is known for audacious prints. His fall 2018 collections featured models engulfed in head-to-toe florals with voluminous silhouettes. Vogue addressed the theme of concealment prevalent in numerous 2018 collections, citing the #MeToo movement, “Instagram vainglory,” and gender assumptions.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes