95.7.2

Images (10)

Fashion A-Z (II)_45 Left to right 87.52.5 (tunic ensemble), 2001.44.13 (shoe case), 95.7.2 (ensemble), 99.100.2 (black dress), 81.157.14 (top and pants)

Fashion A-Z (II)_46 Left to right 87.52.5 (tunic ensemble), 2001.44.13 (shoe case), 95.7.2 (ensemble)

Global_34 Left to right 95.7.2 (dress), 2007.57.1 (dress), 2015.16.1 (pantsuit)

Global_15 Left to right 2009.48.1 (pantsuit), 2015.5.1 (ensemble), 2007.49.1 (beaded jumpsuit), 2015.27.1 (blue dress), 95.7.2 (sweater dress), 2007.57.1 (dress), 2015.16.1 (pantsuit), 2015.12.1 (dress hidden), 2015.6.1 (dress)

Unraveled_30 90.173.1 (jumpsuit), 95.7.2 (ensemble)

Exoticism_27 Left to right 2003.28.2 (plaid dress), 92.229.9 (textile wall), 96.6.23 (dress), 87.64.1 (paisley dress), 95.7.2 (sweater ensemble hidden), 99.53.1 (pink velvet suit), 92.182.1 (boots case), 93.165.2 (hat case), 98.13.1 (shoes case), 98.50.1 (tiger print dress partial)

Exoticism_28 Left to right 92.229.9 (textile wall), 88.63.28 (hat case), 86.91.10 (necklace case), 2004.38.4 (shoes case), 96.6.23 (dress), 87.64.1 (paisley dress), 95.7.2 (sweater ensemble hidden), 99.53.1 (pink velvet suit), 92.182.1 (boots case), 93.165.2 (hat case), 98.13.1 (shoes case), 98.50.1 (tiger print dress partial), 97.70.1 (ensemble hidden), 99.43.1 (red gown)

Unraveled_09 Left to right 2018.9.1 (dress), 95.13.1 (suit), 98.146.1 (quilt), 90.111.4 (robe) 2016.20.4 (skirt), 2010.1.35 (dress), 90.173.1 (jumpsuit), 95.7.2 (ensemble)

Object: Ensemble

Brand: XULY.Bët (French, founded 1991)

Designer: Lamine Kouyaté

Date: Fall 1994

Medium: Multicolor acrylic with nylon

Country: France

Credit Line: Gift of Xuly-Bet

Object number: 95.7.2

DescriptionSweater ensemble: Full length cardigan sweater dress in brown ribbed acrylic, with horizontal seams and exposed whip stitching in yellow and blue thick twisted yarn; long sleeves and notch collar; two long sleeved crop tops with deep scoop necks, made from beige and black pantyhose

Label Text:Designer Lamine Kouyaté, working under his label Xuly-Bët, is well-known for transforming recycled clothing into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. In this example, several sweaters have been cut and combined to form the length of the dress. The brightly colored, irregularly stitched yarn at the seams intentionally draws the eye to this pieced construction. The bodice consists of two nylon tops layered over the sweater. These layers are made from altered pantyhose, reused objects common to Kouyaté's work. All raw edges are stitched with red thread, again drawing attention to the deconstructed nature of the garment. A native of Mali, Kouyaté's work blends practical aspects of his African culture with a sense for the trends of high fashion. Seemingly paradoxical in nature, his work ultimately proves to be successful, sustainable, and highly original.

Exhibitions:

Global Fashion Capitals
Exoticism
Fashion Unraveled
Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)