Dress
Designer
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
1942
Silk jersey
Gift of Woody Feurt
Object number74.60.2
Adrian understood the complexities of silk jersey, which he used in both his fashion and costume designs. For this couture evening gown, Adrian draped a single width of jersey on the bias to create the front bodice, continuing the fabric over the shoulder to form an elegant cascade of material.
DescriptionLong collarless dress in black silk jersey; padded shoulders, short kimono sleeves, asymmetrically draped for cape effect on left shoulder; attached criss-cross double beltCollections
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