André Laug, Tan Silk Crinkled Gauze Pleated Dress
Title
André Laug, Tan Silk Crinkled Gauze Pleated Dress
Description
Knee-length dress with peter pan collar, pussy bow, and long sleeves finished with a 2.5" inch cuff. Bodice and skirt are connected along a waist seam. Bodice fullness is managed sewn pleats, both at the front and the back of the garment. Same applies to skirting, although the front skirting is decorated with 4 non-function acrylic shank buttons that hold down the pleats.
Creator
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer
Date
1970-1979
Contributor
Anonymous donor
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-509
Coverage
Italy
Extent
Bust: 36" Waist: 26"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Small stains on the cuffs. Hem fold is 2.5" (same as cuff width), indicating that the garment was probably not altered for the wearer. This piece is from André Laug's Audrey Hepburn collection (tag 'for Audrey S.R.L.') sold at Bergdorf Goodman.
Textile
Silk
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
Unknown
Collection
Tags
Citation
André Laug, 1931-1984, Designer, “André Laug, Tan Silk Crinkled Gauze Pleated Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 25, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/367.