Dress
Designer
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
c. 1943
Rayon crepe
Gift of Lola L. Walker
Object number70.40.8
Adrian mitered the stripes of this printed rayon textile to create a graphic chevron effect. In designing the dress, he most likely considered the pattern of the fabric and the construction of the garment simultaneously. The result narrows the waist and broadens the shoulders to achieve the fashionable silhouette of the 1940s.
DescriptionCalf length dress in rayon crepe printed with striped graphic design of linear plants and abstract pattern, in white, black and shades of navy blue; bias cut for mitered stripes and draped jabot on bodice and A-line skirt; shoulder pads, short sleeves, attached self tie beltExhibitions