Evening dress
Brand
Chado Ralph Rucci
(American, founded 1994)
Designer
Ralph Rucci
(born 1957)
2003
Black chiffon
Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr.
Object number2004.52.4
While construction is central to Ralph Rucci's designs - as the light, woven-together chiffon strips of this dress demonstrate - so too is a subtle, intellectual distance. Using the finest materials, Rucci juxtaposes opposing values of luxury and restraint, and decadence and asceticism.
DescriptionLong sleeveless evening dress and large square shawl in basketweave of black crinkle chiffon strips, dress with triple underlayer of black and beige chiffon; attached narrow black leather belt with long vertical strap at CF; coutureCollections
Exhibitions