Evening set
Brand
Givenchy
(French, founded 1952)
Designer
Hubert de Givenchy
(1927 - 2018)
1960-1964
Silk satin shantung
Donated in memory of Isabel Eberstadt by her family
Object number2007.46.34
This cleverly designed evening ensemble exemplifies Givenchy’s experiments with cape-like silhouettes. The ensemble looks like a single garment, but actually consists of two parts: a sleeveless, sheath-like gown and a puff-sleeved, frontless jacket that would have floated slightly away from the wearer’s body as she moved.
DescriptionEvening set: sleeveless semi fitted floor length dress and frontless cape / coat with puffed short juliet sleeve in black silk satin shantung; coutureCollections
Exhibitions