Evening set
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Medium: Black sequins, ivory silk, and faux jewels
Date: Spring 1989
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of Mrs. Martin D. Gruss
This trompe l’oeil evening ensemble is a witty homage to Chanel’s personal style. Blass transformed the all-American tee shirt into a glittering evening top with strands of fake pearls in imitation of Chanel. The pleated palazzo pants are cut wide to resemble a skirt, similar to the type of sportswear that she designed and wore in the 1910s.
Object Number: 2009.16.59
