Terms and conditions of use
Salade
1960 {Silhouette of tomorrow (Silhouette de demain) line, spring-summer 1960}
Medium
silk (taffeta, organza, tulle), metal (fastening)
Measurements
99.0 cm (centre back) 39.5 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and the Campbell-Pretty Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2017
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
About this work
The abstracted floral motifs in this printed taffeta evening dress were created by famed Swiss textile manufacturer Abraham. Often suppliers would meet with couturiers ahead of a collection being developed and collaborate on the creation of specific prints. Abraham established a close working relationship with Christian Dior in the 1950s, and the house’s connection with Abraham continued into the Yves Saint Laurent era.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Accession Number
2017.1048
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