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Poodle dress, gemstone underwear and fishnet

Poodle dress, gemstone underwear and fishnet
 2015 {autumn-winter, Dreams and Screams collection 2015}

Medium
silk, plastic (sequins), elastic
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2016
© Discount Universe Pty Ltd
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Gallery location
Not on display
 

About this work

Here, Di$count Univer$e presents an anthropomorphised punk version of the poodle, challenging the often feminised depiction of the popular breed. When this collection was presented on the runway, the models were accompanied by fluffy white poodles dressed up in glam-rock fetish attire. The contradiction between traditional ideas of the poodle and the version we see here shows the ways in which humans can project their personal tastes onto their pets.

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, plastic (sequins), elastic
Measurements
(a) 142.7 cm (centre front) 61.0 cm (sleeve length) (poodle dress)
(b) 31.5 × 31.5 cm (gemstone underwear)
(c) 107.5 × 32.0 cm (fishnet)
Place/s of Execution
Indonesia
Accession Number
2016.5.a-c
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, Victorian Foundation for Living Australian Artists, 2016
© Discount Universe Pty Ltd
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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