Evening dress
Designer
Charles Kleibacker
(1921 - 2010)
1969
White Qiana nylon jersey
Gift of Charles Kleibacker
Object number2006.6.1
The mid-twentieth century was the American golden age of luxurious ready-to-wear. One of the most influential and talented designers of the time was Charles Kleibacker. Little known today, in the early 1960s Kleibacker was often hailed as the “master of the bias.” He was also noted for his complex piecing, and for his use of the double fabric technique in lieu of linings.
DescriptionAsymmetrical evening caftan dress in white Qiana nylon jersey; right side draped with cocoon shaping and knotted shoulder swag , left side extended to long caftan sleeve aligned with sideseam; short, pointed front hem, full length backCollections
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