Evening dress
Designer
Ralph Lauren
(born 1939)
Spring 2007
Synthetic metallic blend, metal beads, bugle beads, rhinestones, sequins and silver metallic thread
Gift of Ralph Lauren Corporation
Object number2012.1.2
The relaxed elegance of Ralph Lauren’s clothing epitomizes American style, but the designer has achieved international renown. His design and business innovations have positioned the Ralph Lauren brand as one of the most successful in the world, with a vast range of fashion and lifestyle products that embody a passion for living well.
DescriptionSilver metallic 1920s style short sleeveless evening dress in synthetic blend with a floral brocade pattern; hand beading at neckline, CF bodice in V shaped design, dropped waistline - CF with bow-like design and at front and back skirt in a geometric scallop design of metal beads, bugle beads and rhinestones; at front bodice inside V panel silver metallic thread embroidery on sheer net over beige lining with hand beading in a floral confetti -like pattern with silver / gold bugle beads, sequins and beads; wide scoop neckline, lower at front; mid thigh length with scalloped hem finished with bias binding of same fabric; Runway Look 49Collections
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