Medium: Faille

Date: c. 1957

Country: USA

Credit: Gift of Audrey Smaltz

Jon Weston was known for his evening gowns and for outfitting beauty pageant contestants, including Miss America in 1973. This late-1950s, pleated evening coat is a departure from the popular hourglass silhouette seen in his other work. It is an innovative design, standing away from the body, much more reflective of contemporary Parisian couture silhouettes.

Object Number: 2016.78.1