Evening dress
Brand
Rodarte
(American, founded 2005)
Spring 2007
White organza, silk tulle, and feathers
Museum purchase
Object number2007.13.1
Kate and Laura Mulleavy of the design team Rodarte are known for extravagant, hand-crafted designs. Their work has been described as "demi-couture," because it operates at an intermediary level between the artistry of couture and the accessibility of ready-to-wear.
DescriptionSleeveless below-the-knee evening dress in white sunburst pleated organza; ostrich silk tulle inverted, bodice lined in white feathers with multiple single protruding black ostrich feathers, and large pink, fuchsia, black and white silk organza flowers with pinked edges down the front to hemCollections
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