Dress
Designer
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
c. 1947
Crepe
Gift of Mr. Joe Simms
Object number83.63.1
Adrian added dramatic interest to this dress through the use of draped swags at the sleeves and skirt, which mimic stage curtains. Likely manufactured by Wesley Simpson, the playful printed rayon depicts classic theater scenes. Before he dressed movie stars and fashion clients, Adrian designed costumes for theater revues.
DescriptionCalf length dress in black crepe, cream and rose fantasy print of sketched figures, flowers and architectural elements; short kimono sleeves; neck with draped round neck with open V-neck to waist with modesty piece, LS rever; straight skirt with double skirt in frontExhibitions