Dress
Brand
Duro Olowu
(British)
Spring 2020
Silk, cotton, and rayon brocade
Museum purchase
Object number2021.3.1
“Flora has always been a ubiquitous presence in the prints and fabrics of my collections,” states Nigerian-born, London-based fashion designer Duro Oluwo. “I wanted the rose motif on this brocade dress to evoke the bloom’s majestic, potent, stylish, and universally enchanting appeal.”
DescriptionSleeveless bateau neck dress; copper and silver metallic floral brocade on black ground waistband and skirt; blue and silver metallic floral brocade bodice and hem; gathered under bust, side zipper, slash pockets at hip, lined in black and multicolor paisley print silk, below the knee lengthCollections
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