Dress
Designer
Donna Karan
(born 1948)
Resort 2009
Red synthetic jersey
Gift of Donna Karan
Object number2011.41.1
Since her eponymous first collection in 1985, Donna Karan has displayed an innate understanding of her ideal client: a modern woman balancing a professional career with her personal life. Skilled at draping fabric to highlight the shape and sensuality of a woman’s body, she creates looks that convey both strength and femininity.
DescriptionDeep red halter evening dress in jersey with plunging V neckline and shirred sarong skirt styling at CF, faux twist knot and swag at low CF waist; overlapping CF skirt panel with open front; dress back panel extends to front, draped and shirred at CF bodice and skirt; deep pleat at CF bodice; wide neckline band with drape effect at front bodice; full length skirt with slight train; (stick on paper label at CB - Opium Dress V Plunge, Siren Evening Dress)Collections
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