Look 49, evening gown
1999 {Divine Jacqueline collection, spring-summer 1999}
Medium
cotton (denim), silk (taffeta, organza), nylon (mesh, lace), feathers (ostrich), polyester (crinoline), metal and nylon (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 135.0 cm (centre back) 32.0 cm (waist, flat) (gown)
(b) 46.0 cm (centre back) 34.0 cm (waist, flat) (corset)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(b) label, left back, woven in pink on white cotton polyester (lace): GAULTIER / PARIS
Accession Number
2025.600.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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