2022.70.1

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Designing Women_06 Image of Anna Sui by Miguel Flores-Vianna, with dress embroidered with armoires and clocks with a necklace by Eric Beamon (2022.70.2), 1997, and a kaftan ensemble (2022.70.1), 2012, both by Anna Sui.

Designing Women_22 Designers Left to Right: Bonnie Cashin (79.222.32, 92.79.1, 88.106.3, 79.222.34), Biba (2005.89.4), Diane von Furstenberg (2008.34.1), Yeohlee (2011.24.2), Tracy Reese (2016.31.1), Anna Sui (2022.70.2, 2022.70.1)

Designing Women_21 Image of Anna Sui by Miguel Flores-Vianna, with dress embroidered with armoires and clocks with a necklace by Eric Beamon (2022.70.2), 1997, and a kaftan ensemble (2022.70.1), 2012, both by Anna Sui.

Object: Ensemble

Brand: Anna Sui (American, founded 1981)

Designer: Anna Sui (American, born 1952)

Date: Fall 2012

Medium: Polyester and cotton velvet

Country: USA

Credit Line: Gift of Anna Sui

Object number: 2022.70.1

DescriptionEnsemble: Red sheer caftan style top with orange, pink and gold metallic floral and fruit design, beaded deep v neck collar and cuffs; Pink polyester button front long sleeve blouse with ruffled collar; coordinating red velveteen side zip pants

Label Text:One of the most beloved fashion designers today is Anna Sui. Working under her eponymous label, she has retained and honed her sophisticated reimagining of historic textiles and vintage clothing for her entire four-decades long career.

In Collection(s)

2010s

Exhibitions:

Designing Women: Fashion Creators and Their Interiors