Evening coat
(c. 1935)
- Artist/s name
- LE LOUVRE, Melbourne (fashion house)
Lillian WIGHTMAN (chief designer)
- Medium
- cotton, silk
- Measurements
- 141.0 cm (centre back) 69.0 cm (sleeve length)
- Place/s of Execution
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Accession Number
- CT186-1982
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Mrs A. G. Pringle, 1982
© Le Louvre, Melbourne and Lillian Wightman - Gallery Location
- Not on display
Lillian Wightman established her boutique Le Louvre in Howie Place about 1929 before moving to 74 Collins Street. Le Louvre modelled itself on the grand couture houses of Paris and was the first boutique to import labels such as Chanel into Melbourne. Wightman also designed exclusive garments for Le Louvre's own label, including this stunning evening coat, c. 1935. The designer's skillful articulation of the complex collar and subtle gathering of the shoulder and sleeve construction have resulted in a sophisticated 3-D form.
