Dress
1995
Medium
wool, acetate, plastic, polyester
Measurements
100.0 cm (centre back) 64.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Ms Janet Purves, Fellow, 1999
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Paris, France
Inscription
label, inside centre back, woven in yellow and black polyester on white polyester: COUTURE / GIVENCHY / MADE IN FRANCE / PARIS
label, inside centre back, printed ink on white plastic: 6HG 6325230989 / 46 / TISSUS 6HG0009 / ANTHRACITE CHARCOAL
Accession Number
1999.134
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
The tailored knee-length suit dress in grey wool is woven with a fine white pinstripe. The collar has notched lapels, the shoulders are padded and the full-length sleeves feature a shallow slit at the cuff. Decorative 'fake' pocket flaps cut and stitched to simulate the lower edge of a bow. Fastening at the centre front with six grey plastic buttons, the dress is fully lined with black acetate.