Evening dress
Designer
Elsa Schiaparelli
(1890 - 1973)
Fall 1935
Rayon noile
Gift of Yeffe Kimball Slatin
Object number71.263.1
This dramatic gown highlights Schiaparelli’s unparalleled artistic sensibility. Inspired by a sari, the fabric is cut on the bias so that the bold print spirals around the body. Schiaparelli pioneered the concept of thematic collections, and this dress was part of a collection that continued the previous season’s Indian-inspired silhouettes.
DescriptionSpiral cut evening dress in black rayon noile with large border print of lily sprays in beige, brown and blue; long, sleeveless sheath with high bateau neck and cape effect over left shoulderCollections
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