Bag
Brand
Versace
(Italian, founded 1978)
Designer
Gianni Versace
(1946 - 1997)
1990
Silk, gold metal, and crystals
Gift of Hans, Kazuko & Siv Nilsson
Object number2018.12.26
Fashion historian Claire Wilcox notes that over the 1970s, “Fashion became a serious pursuit for the professional woman,” who was increasingly visible with the women’s liberation movement. Women expressed financial independence through clothing and accessories “that were defiantly expensive, clearly identifiable goods, and consumer icons.” During the image-conscious eighties, flashy designer handbags, sunglasses, and “power heels” were emblematic of the new ease in which people flaunted their wealth.
DescriptionMulticolor silk print shoulder bag with 1990, Cubist and super model motifs; gold tone chain strap with jeweled ornaments at one sideCollections
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