2022.65.15

Images (5)

Fundamental Forms. From left to right: dress by Madame Grès, 1978 (Angel Wing, 86.69.11); dress by Yves Saint Laurent, c.1968 (Bell, 2022.65.15); dress by Ossie Clark, c.1970 (Bishop, 94.111.1); dress by Ann Demeulemeester, fall 2001 (Batwing, 2002.17.1); man’s robe, circa 1925 (Kimono, 90.190.15); evening coat by Vionnet, 1938 (Lantern, P86.31.3); jacket, c.1895 (Leg-of-mutton, 91.20.3); suit by Fendi, c.1993 (Raglan, 2014.21.2).

From left to right: dress by Madame Grès, 1978 (86.69.11); dress by Yves Saint Laurent, c.1968 (2022.65.15); dress by Ossie Clark, c.1970 (94.111.1); dress by Ann Demeulemeester, fall 2001 (2002.17.1); man’s robe, c.1925 (90.190.15); evening coat by Vionnet, 1938 (P86.31.3); jacket, c.1895 (91.20.3); suit by Fendi, c.1993 (2014.21.2).

Dress by Madame Grès, 1978 (86.69.11, left); dress by Yves Saint Laurent, c.1968 (right, 2022.65.15)

Object: Dress

Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche (French, founded 1966)

Designer: Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)

Date: c. 1968

Medium: Velvet

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Joy Venturini Bianchi

Object number: 2022.65.15

DescriptionBlack velvet caftan style evening gown with bell sleeves, scoop neck, zip back

Label Text:Bell sleeves, sometimes called trumpet sleeves, are characterized by a flare below the elbow. They may have a straight or an asymmetrical hem—the latter of which gives Yves Saint Laurent’s version its dramatic look.

In Collection(s)

1960s

Exhibitions:

Statement Sleeves