97.71.1

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Trendology_48 Left to right 2006.25.3 (boots case), 95.19.1 and 95.19.2 and 95.19.3 and 91.175.1 (sweaters and socks and hanger), 96.39.1 (dress), 97.71.1 (ensemble), 2009.32.3 (black dress), 97.36.2 (tricolor dress), 2011.14.10 (dress), 98.38.15 (bag case)

Fashion A-Z (II)_07 Left to right 2005.49.1 (ensemble), 2010.37.12 (denim dress), 97.71.1 (ensemble), 71.213.20 (satin dress), 71.213.30 (dress), 2011.39.1 (metallic dress)

Fashion A-Z (II)_09 Left to right 81.132.4 (pantsuit), 2005.49.1 (ensemble), 2010.37.12 (denim dress), 97.71.1 (ensemble)

Fashion A-Z (II)_10 Left to right 97.71.1 (ensemble), 71.213.20 (satin dress), 71.213.30 (dress), 2011.39.1 (metallic dress)

Tailor_52 Left to right 97.71.1 (ensemble), 2005.90.5 (taupe suit), 2003.60.2 (skirt ensemble), 2005.25.1 (textile wall), 2006.16.1 (grey suit), 2006.18.1 (dark grey suit), 77.17.4 (suit), 81.111.1 (jacket and dress), 68.146.13 (suit), P88.3.16 (textile wall), 92.59.1 (green dress), 80.120.1 (skirt suit), 2001.47.3 (textile wall), 2001.47.2 (textile wall), 96.21.1 (gloves case), P89.57.22 (glasses case), P92.57.41 (bag case), 76.147.10 (shoes case)

Tailor_12 Left to right 98.20.11 (blue suit), 95.77.2 (grey shorts suit), 2003.109.1 (dark blue suit hidden), 2006.7.4 (tan pantsuit), 95.83.1 (hat case), 98.119.1 and 99.3.1 (shoes case), 2005.90.9 (black tuxedo), 2005.90.6 (red suit hidden), 97.71.1 (ensemble), 2006.11.4 and 2006.11.3 (textiles wall), 2005.90.5 (taupe suit), 2003.60.2 (skirt ensemble), 2005.25.1 (textile wall), 2006.16.1 (grey suit), 2006.18.1 (dark grey suit)

Tailor_14 Left to right 98.20.11 (blue suit), 95.77.2 (grey shorts suit), 2003.109.1 (dark blue suit hidden), 2006.7.4 (tan pantsuit), 98.119.1 and 99.3.1 (shoes case), 95.83.1 (hat case), 2005.90.9 (black tuxedo), 2005.90.6 (red suit), 97.71.1 (ensemble), 2006.11.4 and 2006.11.3 (textiles wall)

Tailor_17 Left to right 2003.109.1 (suit), 2006.7.4 (tan pantsuit), 95.83.1 (hat case), 98.119.1 and 99.3.1 (shoes case), 2006.11.4 and 2006.11.3 (textiles wall), 2005.90.9 (tuxedo), 2005.90.6 (red suit), 97.71.1 (ensemble), 2005.90.5 (taupe suit), 2003.60.2 (skirt ensemble), 2005.25.1 (textile wall), 2006.16.1 (grey suit), 2006.18.1 (dark grey suit)

Object: Ensemble

Designer: Ann Demeulemeester (born 1959)

Date: Fall 1996

Medium: Wool, wool knit, and suede

Country: Belgium

Credit Line: Gift of Ann Demeulemeester : Collection Fall/Winter 96-97

Object number: 97.71.1

DescriptionAsymmetrical ensemble in black wool and wool knit: one armed asymmetrical jacket; long asymmetrical cut black wool skirt with long train and diagonal silver metal zipper; one armed asymmetrical black knit blouse; single right hand glove in black knit; and signature black suede short boots with curved heel and red soles

Label Text:Ann Demeulemeester altered the construction of a traditional suit by turning the jacket on the bias, thus giving it an asymmetrical appearance. Ann Demeulemeester’s work is characterized by austere lines, disciplined asymmetry, and a dark palette. She became known in the 1980s as part of “The Antwerp Six,” an avant-garde group of Belgian fashion designers that also included Martin Margiela. The New York Times credits Demeulemeester and Martin Margiela with “rupturing the close-knit cabal of the fashion establishment in Paris.” Demeulemeester’s finely tailored suits brought a feminine touch to the deconstruction movement.

Exhibitions:

The Tailor's Art
50 Years of Fashion, 1947 - 1997
Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)
Trend-ology
Reinvention and Restlessness: Fashion in the Nineties

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