Object: Evening ensemble
Designer:
Giorgio Armani
(born 1934)
Date: 1981
Medium: Taupe and black silk satin, black velvet, and black sequins
Country: Italy
Credit Line: Gift of Giorgio Armani
Object number: 85.144.1
DescriptionSamurai armor ensemble: fitted peplum jacket in taupe silk satin with overall parallel trapunto, stylized kimono sleeves with contrast black velvet side and sleeve gusset; black silk satin culottes with black sequins; black velvet bag with black faille bow extensions and shoulder strap
Label Text:The jacket of this suit features overall parallel trapunto, creating the illusion of armor plating. The sequined culottes lightly reinforce the feeling of armor.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Love & War: The Weaponized Woman