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Evening ensemble


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Designer: Giorgio Armani

born 1934

Medium: Taupe and black silk satin, black velvet and black sequins
Date: 1981
Country: Italy
Credit: Gift of Giorgio Armani
The jacket of this suit features overall parallel trapunto, creating the illusion of armor plating. The sequined culottes lightly reinforce the feeling of armor.
Object Number: 85.144.1
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