2019.24.1

Images (6)

MinMax_21 Left to right 2016.67.1 (blue dress), 2019.24.1 (dress), 2019.17.1 (sneakers), 2019.10.1 (pink ensemble), 2018.42.1 (ensemble), 2019.29.1 (yellow gown), 2018.49.1 (coat), 2017.18.1 (suit), 2019.6.1 (ensemble), 2018.48.1 (sneaker)

MinMax_42 Left to right 2016.67.1 (blue dress), 2019.24.1 (dress), 2019.17.1 (sneakers), 2019.10.1 (pink ensemble), 2018.42.1 (ensemble), 2019.29.1 (gown)

From left to right: dress by Rudi Gernreich, 1967 (86.136.10); blouse by Givenchy, c.1952 (70.57.114); dress by Courrèges, c.1969 (2014.15.2); dress by Ellery, 2016 (2019.24.1).

Designs in the Tucks and Ruffles section of the exhibition. From left to right: blouse by Givenchy, c.1952 (70.57.114); dress by Courrèges, c.1969 (2014.15.2); dress by Ellery, 2016 (2019.24.1).

Object: Evening dress

Brand: Ellery (Australian, founded 2007)

Date: 2016

Medium: Polyester crepe

Country: Australia

Credit Line: Gift of Emma McClendon

Object number: 2019.24.1

DescriptionBlack off the shoulder long evening dress with extra long ruffled sleeves and unfinished edges in bonded textured polyester crepe, shift silhouette, CF slit

Label Text:Soft tailoring and cascading ruffle sleeves lend a sculptural quality to this evening dress. Known for her unique twists on tailoring and use of amplified proportions, Australian designer Kym Ellery launched her namesake label in 2007. “Ellery is able to spot a trend and exaggerate it perfectly . . . yet is still within a clean and understated aesthetic,” noted buyer Sarah Rutson.

In Collection(s)

2010s

Exhibitions:

Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes
Statement Sleeves