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Handbag

Handbag
2018

Medium
resin, LEDs, plastic, leather, metal, glass, cotton

Measurements
(a) 25.5 × 22.0 × 15.0 cm (handbag)
(b) 1.5 × 122.0 × 1.0 cm (strap)
(c) 7.0 × 5.8 × 0.4 cm (mirror)
(d) 40.0 × 40.0 × 0.2 cm (cotton bag)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2019

Gallery location
Not on display

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About this work

Known for their erotically charged designs that draw upon their Italian heritage, Dolce & Gabbana frequently inject a sense of playful opulence into their accessory lines. Inlaid with diamantés, pearls, flowers and a floating cherub, this handbag has a resoundingly Baroque sensibility that is underscored by a background of changing coloured lights that operate at the touch of a button.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Italy

Inscription
(a) label, inside on rear pocket, embossed on metal: DOLCE & GABBANA / MADE IN ITALY
(c) label, rear exterior, embossed in silver: DOLCE BAG
(d) label, centre front, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: DOLCE & GABBANA

Accession Number
2019.443.a-c

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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