Medium
rayon, metal (fastening)
Measurements
194.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and the Campbell-Pretty Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2017
© Alaïa
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, right side back, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: ALAÏA / PARIS
Accession Number
2017.593
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Black backless jersey dress with hood and fishtail skirt. The skirt is constructed from a number of panels, fastens at the waist line with metal press studs and extends to a train at the back.
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