Evening dress
Designer
Helmut Lang
(born 1956)
Fall 2004
Red silk chiffon and horsehair
Gift of HL - art
Object number2009.32.21
Helmut Lang was an early proponent of techno fabrics and a designer of urban, minimalist clothing. This dress features an unusual combination of materials: delicate silk chiffon with a dramatic cascade of synthetic horsehair. Lang has retired from fashion and now works as an artist.
DescriptionRed chiffon and silk / horsehair hand pleated sleeveless evening gown: high round neckline; chiffon bodice with pleated silk applique at R bust, L bust and over L shoulder; pleated silk and horsehair panel down CF and CB skirt from waist extending slightly past hem; red horsehair fringe at L shoulder and at R and L hip; zipper closure up CBCollections
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