Medium: White tulle

Date: Spring 2004

Country: France

Credit: Gift of Maison Rochas

Fashion journalist Sarah Mower has described Olivier Theyskens’ work as having “a rare romanticism.” In this white wedding gown—a garment widely viewed as the sartorial symbol of perfect love and romantic fantasy—corset seaming and layers of sheer tulle fabric impart a resemblance to exquisite lingerie.

Object Number: 2007.53.1