Dress
Designer
Gareth Pugh
(born 1981)
Fall 2007
Wool and patent leather
Museum purchase
Object number2010.87.1
Gareth Pugh is one of the most provocative young fashion talents to emerge in recent years. Much of his work is inspired by gothic themes and London’s extreme club scene. This basic wool dress is densely embellished with strips of patent leather, giving it a feeling of contemporary armor.
DescriptionBlack wool felt dress with black patent leather tabs appliqued overall in alternating grid pattern; fitted bodice and waist with full circle skirt; long sleeves; mock rolled turtleneck with CF splitCollections
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