Dress
(c. 1980)
Medium
silk (chiffon), silk, metal (fastenings), synthetic fabric (shoulder pad)
Measurements
85.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2024
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Roberto Capucci is celebrated for his sculptural dresses featuring bold colours and innovative forms, such as this example. Inspired by art and nature, Capucci opened his first couture salon in 1950 at the age of twenty, and by 1956 had gained critical acclaim as one of Italy’s best designers. After relocating to Paris in 1962, Capucci introduced experimental materials like plastic and stones into his designs. He returned to Rome in 1968, and by 1980 Capucci had decided to present his collections off schedule and only when he was ready.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, left back neckline, woven in white on black synthetic fabric: (monogram) / ROBERTO CAPUCCI / ALTA MODA / ROMA
Accession Number
2024.1051
Department
International Fashion and Textiles