Look 23, bustier and skirt
2009 {autumn-winter 2009–10}
Medium
wool/polyester (gazar), acetate, polyester, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 24.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (bustier)
(b) 64.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2023
Gallery location
Gallery 14
Level 3, NGV Australia
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(a) label, left side back, woven in red on blue polyester: MARTIN GRANT / paris
label, left side back, woven in white on black polyester: S
(b) label, left back waistline, woven in red on blue polyester: MARTIN GRANT / paris
Accession Number
2023.434.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
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