Dress
Brand
Grès
(French)
c. 1965
Wool
Gift of Rodman A. Heeren
Object number72.112.21
Madame Grès adapted her 1960s collections to suit a modern woman’s needs, gradually focusing on more casual styles in lieu of formal suits, cocktail dresses, and evening gowns. At first glance, this A-line day dress appears fashionable yet unremarkable. Upon closer examination, Grès’s mastery of construction becomes evident.
DescriptionOrange wool short sleeveless dress; round neck with shoulder zipper opening either side; side zipper opening; two diagonal false pocket flaps; topstitched welt seaming detail forming yoke shape front and back, bust darts; horizontal slit opening detail in back; lined with orange China silk. Couture.Exhibitions