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Dress

AKIRA, Sydney (fashion house), Akira ISOGAWA (designer)
Dress
 2010

Medium
silk, cotton, metallic thread

Measurements
164.0 cm (centre back) 54.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Amanda Leen, 2010

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria

Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black polyester: Akira
label, centre back neckline, woven in white on black polyester: 2

Accession Number
2010.551

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Sleeveless floor length dress in ivory silk. Loose flowing A-line style with floral embroidered design from neckline to hemline. Fully lined in organza layers. Fastens with zip under armhole at proper left side.

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