Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Calvin Klein
(American, founded 1968)
Designer:
Calvin Klein
(born 1942)
Date: c. 1987
Medium: Velvet and satin
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Marina Schiano
Object number: 88.92.1
DescriptionBlack velvet evening dress with empire surplice bodice, long dolman sleeves and black satin shoulder bows; floor length, slightly A-line, with demi train
Label Text:Calvin Klein has combined the nostalgic and the modern to create an evening dress that is feminine yet commanding. With its long dolman sleeves, satin bow detailing, and fluid, floor-grazing skirt, this gown emulates the glamour of 1930s Hollywood while retaining the clean lines and deeply saturated color that are characteristic of his designs. Klein is generally considered a quintessentially modern designer, but his work is often imbued with a romantic quality.