Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with black velvet bodice full length evening gown
Description
Silk organza evening gown with black velvet bodice; sleeves and skirt of silk organza with animal print in bronze on black with sparkles and metallic stripe and flower detail at waist.
Creator
Givenchy Boutique, Hubert de Givenchy, 1927-2018, Designer
Date
1980-1989
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-231
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 33" Waist: 24"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Back zipper is starting to come off dress and flower detail on waist is slightly misshapen.
Rust orange velvet dress with fur trim on sleeves and skirt hem. Flower embroidery on right side of the bodice.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1920-1929
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-520
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 39.25"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Slight discoloration at shoulders and sleeves. Modesty triangle piece in front looks to have been a later addition due to its unfinished edges and haphazard stitching.