Evening dress
Designer
Marc Jacobs
(born 1963)
Fall 2000
Red-violet silk organza, tulle and taffeta
Gift of Marc Jacobs International
Object number2004.17.1
The haphazard and unfinished appearance of Marc Jacobs' contemporary evening dress conveys youthful innocence. Jacobs applies his eccentric nature to reinvent what would otherwise be a prim concoction of tulle and fuchsia organza, but instead becomes a dress that bespeaks elegance - even despite unruly layers of irregularly tiered, pinked ruffles that form the bodice and A-line skirt. Alluding to past convention, multiple fabric circles and tulle streamers comprise a shoulder strap reminiscent of a corsage. Overall, this playful party dress is decidedly, affirming the effortlessly chic style for which Marc Jacobs is known.
DescriptionShort one-shoulder evening dress in irregular pinked ruffles of red-violet organza and tulle, alternating and stitched to taffeta ground; shift dress with bell skirt, tulle underskirts; right shoulder strap trimmed on front with multiple self circles, with corsage effect, and long self streamers; piped neckline; LS zipperCollections
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