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Ensemble of black coat embellished with square black paillettes, dark grey blouse, black above …
ensemble; coat, shirt, skirt, shoes
Ensemble of black coat embellished with square black paillettes, dark grey blouse, black above …
Ensemble
Brand (American, founded 1968)
Designer (born 1964)
Fall 2008
Black wool, paillettes, dark grey silk, black cashmere, and black wool felt
Gift of Calvin Klein, Inc.
Object number2009.30.1
The blouse and skirt of this ensemble are appropriate for day, but the coat is encrusted with crystal paillettes, an embellishment traditionally reserved for eveningwear. At first glance, the ornamentation merely seems to add texture, but in the light, the coat twinkles like the evening sky, challenging our perception of what is appropriate for night and day.
DescriptionBlack wool coat ensemble consisting of tailored wool felt coat embellished allover in grid pattern with square-cut black crystal paillettes, dark grey silk L/S shirt, black cashmere A-line skirt and coordinating black wool felt wedge ankle boots
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