Dress
Designer
Stephen Burrows
(born 1943)
1974
Silk
Gift of Alva Chinn
Object number96.119.2
When she began modeling in the early-1970s, Alva Chinn “had to deal with being told I wasn’t black enough. At first, they couldn’t slot me according to stereotypes.” Yet her unique look and natural grace made her a favorite of Halston, Oscar de la Renta, and Stephen Burrows – who designed the red dress shown here.
DescriptionHalter dress in red silk with draped front and drawstring neckline in back; drawstring waist with wrap style asymmetrical skirtCollections
Exhibitions