Dress
1983 {Hypnos collection, spring-summer 1984}
Medium
silk (taffeta), nylon (devore lace)
Measurements
111.0 cm (centre back) 37.0 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
Special Exhibitions Gallery
Ground Level, NGV International
About this work
Inspired by the classical toga, this dress is constructed from two floating silk taffeta panels that remain open at the sides. On the catwalk, the model draped the floor-length front panel over her arm, allowing the ruffled rear panel to trail behind. The upper bodice incorporates a treasured piece of vintage lace from Westwood’s personal collection.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
label, centre back seamline, woven in yellow on red acetate: worlds’ end (arm holding sword)
Accession Number
2024.1064
Department
International Fashion and Textiles