Evening dress
Brand
Alix
Designer
Alix Grès
(French)
1938
Black matte silk jersey
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren
Object number70.57.68
A brilliant example of Grès's modern appropriation and reconfiguration of classicism can be seen in this matte silk jersey gown. While startling in its modernist clarity of line - note the sharply defined halter neckline and the open back cut away to form a near perfect square of flesh - it also reveals the link to Grès's version of classicism with the gathering of finely pleated jersey at the central of the torso. Another important early variation on the classical Greek-inspired gown is Grès's use of a color other than white.
DescriptionBackless evening wrap dress in sheer black silk jersey, with halter style neckline and floor length flared skirt draped at left hip; coutureCollections
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