P91.53.1

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Fashion A-Z (II)_12 Left to right 81.250.2 (ensemble), 2002.18.1 (dress), 75.112.5 (mini dress), P91.53.1 (ensemble), 2009.16.26 (bodysuit and skirt), 2008.34.2 (metallic dress), 71.213.44 and P91.98.21 (shoes case)

Luxury_27 Left to right 91.235.27 (evening ensemble), 2005.48.8 (dress with train), 88.137.1 (double breasted dress), 99.77.1 (dinner suit), P91.54.1 (textile wall), P93.53.1 (ensemble), 99.43.2 (pantsuit), 92.225.33 (shoes case), 2014.14.6, 2014.14.7 (pins case), 86.91.11 (necklace case), 98.77.4 (shoes case), 2007.18.2 (one shoulder dress), 2004.59.1 (sequined dress)

Fabric_33 Left to right 75.94.12 (purple coat), 2017.45.9 (pink dress), P91.53.1 (ensemble), 93.76.82 (cape ensemble), 2018.8.1 (suit), Case Left to right, 91.259.2 (blue), 91.259.3 (velvet), 95.181.3 (gold), 95.181.4 (multicolor), 99.81.6 (white)

Fashion A-Z (II)_17 Left to right 81.250.2 (ensemble), 2002.18.1 (dress), 75.112.5 (mini dress), P91.53.1 (ensemble)

Fabric_32 Left to right 69.169.3 (ivory ensemble), 92.154.4 (ensemble), 75.94.12 (purple coat), 2017.45.9 (pink dress), P91.53.1 (ensemble), 93.76.82 (cape ensemble), 2018.8.1 (suit)

Object: Ensemble

Designer: Romeo Gigli (born 1949)

Date: Fall 1991

Medium: Olive green rayon/cotton velvet; cotton; cotton/acetate; wool/nylon; suede and leather

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: P91.53.1

DescriptionMulticolor set: coat in olive velvet, heat embossed in smocked pattern, with polyeurethane back; teal blue cotton double breasted jacket with large shawl collar; beige, blue and green striped silk (?) bustier, burgundy red wool / nylon / Lycra pants with stirrup bottoms; red and brown suede ankle boots with laced oxford styling, flat heel plate, elongated pointed toe.

Label Text:In this ensemble, Romeo Gigli showcases two of his greatest influences - the regality of Renaissance artwork and the disheveled chic of streetwear. The unstructured "cocoon coat," one of Gigli's signature styles, is made of luxurious, muted green velvet that was laboriously heat-embossed to create a smocking effect. The romantic feel of the coat is then paired with simple, streamlined under-layers, including a jacket, bustier, and slim stirrup pants. The total effect is casual and practical, yet elegant enough to attract Gigli's glamorous clientele. The textiles were designed by Nigel Atkinson.

Exhibitions:

Fabric In Fashion
Fashion, Italian Style
Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT (Part Two)
Luxury