90.99.1

Images (3)

A selection from Tucks and Ruffles. From left to right: evening coat by Mae and Hattie Green, c.1929 (95.145.18); dress by Thierry Mugler, fall 1979 (2004.49.4); ensemble by Armani, 1982 (90.99.1); dress by Rudi Gernreich, 1967 (86.136.10).

From left to right: coat by Mae & Hattie Green, c.1929 (95.145.18); dress by Thierry Mugler, fall 1979 (2004.49.4); set by Giorgio Armani, 1982 (90.99.1)

Object: Set

Designer: Giorgio Armani (born 1934)

Date: 1982

Medium: Silk crepe

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Gift of Elizabeth Enders

Object number: 90.99.1

DescriptionArmor style shorts set in olive green silk crepe de chine: long sleeved collarless blouse with horizontal pleats over padded shoulder; pleated shorts with curved hem; wide belt, horizontally pleated

Label Text:“We grow up conditioned to the masculine notions of ‘arms,’” observed artist Louise Todd Cope. “The soldiers and statesmen of our lives ‘bear arms,’ engage in ‘arms talks,’ [and] wear ‘armor.’ My images of arms are totally different! I see hugs, warmth, and support.” Giorgio Armani’s armor-inspired ensemble simultaneously expresses power, precision, and suppleness.

In Collection(s)

1980s

Exhibitions:

Love & War: The Weaponized Woman
Statement Sleeves