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Back view of yellow sleeveless evening gown with deep V-back, gathering at waist and shirring o…
evening gown
Back view of yellow sleeveless evening gown with deep V-back, gathering at waist and shirring o…
Evening gown
Brand
Brand (French)
c. 1940
Silk jersey
France
Museum purchase
Object number2015.77.1
Madam Grès designed by draping her creations in the round — a process that intimately connects designer to fabric. Her Grecian style, exemplified here, was rendered from yards of sheer silk jersey. The delicate hand of the textile is showcased by the dramatic gathering at the shoulders and back waistline, curving toward the front.
DescriptionAcid yellow sleeveless evening gown in semi sheer silk jersey with full flared skirt, shirring at front side waist and back
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