Ensemble
Brand
Undercover
(Japanese, founded 1990)
Spring 2015
Leather, silk chiffon, nylon, metal, silk net, silk satin, cork, rubber, and elastic
Museum purchase
Object number2015.38.1
The level of detail on this Undercover ensemble is astounding, including "feathers" that were printed, painted, and laser cut. The tutu-style skirt evokes the ballet “Swan Lake,” composed by Tchaikovsky in 1875.
DescriptionBlue and tan ensemble; motorcycle jacket style top with blue and white laser cut silk faux feathers at short upper sleeves and black 3/4 length under sleeves in silk chiffon with wide grey leather band at hem; silver metal snaps, metal zippers at front closure and pockets, pull tabs with silver balls, tutu skirt, and underskirt in a mix of fabrics and black silk satin high platform shoes with blue elastic strapCollections
Exhibitions