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Set: bra, panty


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Designer: Jean Yu

Medium: Silk chiffon, grosgrain ribbon
Date: Spring/Summer 2005
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of Jean Yu
Jean Yu’s meticulous, made-to-measure lingerie relies on traditional craftsmanship, but her designs are distinctly contemporary. Yu uses no underwire or padding, and eschews surface decoration. Elements such as grosgrain ribbon become integral to her garments’ construction. While gauzy fabrics and revealing cuts convey a sense of femininity and fragility, the garments’ clean lines are almost stark in their simplicity.
Object Number: 2005.55.1
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