Evening coat
Designer
Jon Weston
c. 1957
Faille
Gift of Audrey Smaltz
Object number2016.78.1
Jon Weston was known for his evening gowns and for outfitting beauty pageant contestants, including Miss America in 1973. This late-1950s, pleated evening coat is a departure from the popular hourglass silhouette seen in his other work. It is an innovative design, standing away from the body, much more reflective of contemporary Parisian couture silhouettes.
DescriptionYellow pleated sleeveless cocoon style evening coat in faille with bertha style collar and sunburst bow and ribbon applique at frontExhibitions