Evening dress
Designer
Augustabernard
(1886 - 1946)
1933
Black silk crepe with lamé ribbon
Gift of Mr. Rodman A. Heeren
Object number70.57.65
Augusta Bernard combined her first and last names to form her company name, Augustabernard. She was one of the many female designers who dominated Paris fashion during the interwar years. The flawlessly draped gowns produced by Augustabernard were usually executed with minimal adornment.
DescriptionLong evening dress in bias-cut black silk crepe with wide bronze lamé ribbon appliqué; bodice with vertical bands on low cowl front, horizontal bands on deep V back, elbow-length stylized dolman sleeves; long slightly flared skirt with released inverted pleat at CB calf; LS hooks and eyes; coutureCollections
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