Object: Evening ensemble
Brand:
Calvin Klein
(American, founded 1968)
Designer:
Calvin Klein
(born 1942)
Date: Fall 1987
Medium: Silk radzimir
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Calvin Klein, Inc.
Object number: 98.34.5
DescriptionEvening set: shawl collar jacket in ruby red silk radzimir with contrasting blue / violet long skirt and pale purple opera length gloves
Label Text:Contrasting colors embellish and highlight the female form in Calvin Klein's two piece evening dress, a contemporary version of the classic ball gown that is reminiscent of elegant, 1950s eveningwear. A striking, ruby red bodice with a sculpted portrait neckline is given added emphasis by the rich, but more subdued, blue-violet skirt and opera gloves. While Klein's bold use of eccentric color and exaggerated proportion are in keeping with the "excess" of 1980s fashion, he nonetheless reinforces the idea that simplicity and purity are the essence of great style.
Exhibitions:
- She's like a Rainbow: Colors in Fashion