73.35.12

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Fashion A-Z (II)_41 Left to right 2008.37.2 (dress), 2007.53.2 (gown), 2008.47.2 (jacket ensemble), 2005.46.1 (bag case), 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress), 87.52.5 (tunic ensemble), 2001.44.13 (shoe case)

Fashion A-Z (II)_43 Left to right 2008.47.2 (jacket ensemble), 2005.46.1 (bag case), 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress)

Luxury_21 Left to right 84.103.5 (ivory and black gown), 68.143.6 (coat and dress), P86.43.1 (coat with fur), 79.187.20 (wool coat), 88.29.121 (necklace case), 73.35.12 (silver mesh dress), 74.107.8 (beaded ensemble), 96.84.7 (shawl wall), 80.71.73 (bag case), 78.55.202 (belt case), 99.105.10 (shoes case)

Fashion A-Z (II)_44 73.35.12 (dress), 2011.4.1 (dotted dress)

Object: Evening dress

Designer: Valentino (born 1932)

Date: c. 1965

Medium: Silver mesh, white lace, rhinestones, and wood

Country: Italy

Credit Line: Gift of Harriet Weiner

Object number: 73.35.12

DescriptionSleeveless V-neck evening dress in silver metallic mesh with bands of white machine lace beaded with rhinestones and wood beads as neckline trim, allover horizontal rows and faux stand pockets

Label Text:The 1960s saw a shift away from the dominance of high fashion to more youthful, anti-establishment styles, like the miniskirt. Yet great designers such as Valentino soon gave a more luxurious spin to youthquake styles. Here, he alternates rhinestones and rows of lace, a traditional luxury fabric, to create an elegant yet whimsical “Baby doll” dress.

Exhibitions:

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