76.89.2

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A rainbow of sleeve styles at the entrance to the Statement Sleeves. Left to right: evening dress by Bill Blass, c.1975 (2003.104.1); dress by Norma Kamali, Fall 1985 (2021.61.1); evening suit by Yves Saint Laurent, Fall 1987 (2015.90.18); dress by Batsheva, Fall 2019 (2021.77.8); jacket by Tina Leser, c.1953 (81.200.1); ensemble by Courrèges, c.1961 (76.89.2); dress, c.1925 (81.144.1); evening coat by Christian Dior, c.1955 (71.213.8); evening dress by Molyneux, c.1929 (P86.66.5), suit by Thierry Mugler, c.1996 (2011.36.1); cocktail dress by Balenciaga, Fall 1968 (85.179.5); evening dress by Valentino, 1971 (2007.5.2); evening jacket, c.1924 (77.225.1)

Object: Suit

Brand: Courrèges (French, 1961 - 1986)

Designer: André Courrèges (1923 - 2016)

Date: c. 1961

Medium: Wool twill and silk

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Mme. Florence Van Derkemp

Object number: 76.89.2

DescriptionMustard yellow wool twill ensemble with matching boxy jacket with kimono sleeves; sleeveless yellow silk blouse with open round neck and CF buttons; slim skirt gathered into waistband

Exhibitions:

Statement Sleeves