Suit
Designer
Rifat Ozbek
Retailer
Bergdorf Goodman
(American, founded 1899)
1994-1996
Crushed velvet, slubbed satin, patterned silk, and silver beads
Gift of Mrs. Laura Silver
Object number99.53.1
“Ethnic is what we did in the sixties,” said Rifat Ozbek in 1994. “The last thing you want is for your collection to be like one of those costume parties. You don’t want to be literal about it.” Here, the designer subtly referenced his heritage through the inclusion of silver balls, like those found on Turkish jewelry.
DescriptionEvening suit in rose pink crushed velvet and contrast fabrics; long sleeved cropped collarless jacket with attached vest in slubbed satin, and silver metal ball buttons and loops; flared asymmetrical mini skirt with left godets of shadow stripe and patterned sheer fabric and beaded hem of silver ball buttonsCollections
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