Object: Evening dress
Brand:
Grès
(French)
Date: 1967
Medium: Silk chiffon
Country: France
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Michael Batterberry
Object number: 96.116.3
DescriptionSleeveless, floor length evening dress in white silk chiffon with black polka dots; round neck and fitted bodice; straight skirt with oversize godets inserted on each side for fullness; couture
Label Text:Madame Grès established her business in 1932, and was best known for her meticulously pleated, Grecian-style gowns. Yet her body of work was widely varied and constantly evolving. This unusual design is at once sculptural and soft, combining the sleek silhouette of a sheath gown with gathered panels of fabric that create an A-line silhouette.
In Collection(s)
Exhibitions:
- Paris Refashioned, 1957-1968
- Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse