Dress
Designer
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
c. 1945
Rayon crepe
Gift of Joe Simms
Object number78.239.4
Rayon is a man-made material that is often used as a substitute for silk. It is breathable and it takes well to dyes, making it ideal for use in fashion. Designers such as Adrian used rayon in a variety of printed dresses and suits.
DescriptionCalf length dress in magenta pink rayon crepe, shaped and patterned with slanted inserts around deep V-neck, and criss-cross midriff bands; semi-fitted shift with padded shoulders, long tapered sleeves with zippered cuffCollections
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