Dress
Designer
Jean Dessès
(1904 - 1970)
c. 1957
Silk chiffon
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Halpern
Object number92.213.1
Jean Dessès draped swags of gathered ivory chiffon onto a stiff, boned bodice and hooped underskirt, stitching down each layer to create soft, dimensional, and immobile self-fabric embellishment.
DescriptionIvory chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with draped cowl neck and multiple chiffon swags on stiffened, bell shaped skirt; deep V-back neckline; underslip with hoop at hemline; couture finishingExhibitions