Collection Online
Medium
silk and elastane blend, nylon and elastane blend, plastic, metal
Measurements
74.9 cm (centre back) 31.7 cm (waist, flat)
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, inside centre back neckline, woven (vertically) in black on white acetate: DRY CLEANING ONLY
woven in black on white acetate: R (in a circle) Jean Paul / GAULTIER / pour GIBO
woven (vertically) in black on white acetate: MADE IN ITALY
Accession Number
2006.490
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2006
© Jean Paul Gaultier
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Black corset dress with circular stitched conical bras top, satin panel through front and nylon and elastine panels at sides. Dress fastens with zip through front.