Evening dress
Designer
Valentino
(born 1932)
c. 1965
Silver mesh, white lace, rhinestones, and wood
Gift of Harriet Weiner
Object number73.35.12
The 1960s saw a shift away from the dominance of high fashion to more youthful, anti-establishment styles, like the miniskirt. Yet great designers such as Valentino soon gave a more luxurious spin to youthquake styles. Here, he alternates rhinestones and rows of lace, a traditional luxury fabric, to create an elegant yet whimsical “Baby doll” dress.
DescriptionSleeveless V-neck evening dress in silver metallic mesh with bands of white machine lace beaded with rhinestones and wood beads as neckline trim, allover horizontal rows and faux stand pocketsExhibitions