Set
Brand
Valentino Couture
Designer
Valentino
(born 1932)
1979
Cotton / silk blend velour
Gift of Diana Vreeland
Object number84.40.10
This striking at-home ensemble, with a design of roses, might be situated within a history of informal attire from banyans and tea gowns to modern day athleisure. It was worn by Diana Vreeland, a former editor at Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, who was known for her colorful personal style. From 1972 until her death in 1989, Vreeland was a consultant at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.
DescriptionBlack velour top with floral print in red, pink, green; black satin square neckline yoke; straight-line gathered into neck yoke and matching waistband; long bishop sleeve with one button satin cuff; center back snap closing. Black velour pants with floral print in red, pink, green; elasticized waist; 38 cm. bottoms.Collections
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