Jacqueline de Ribes, Black and White Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet Dress
Title
Jacqueline de Ribes, Black and White Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet Dress
Description
Deep V-neck bordered with broad (4.75") black viscose velvet bands overlapping below the breast line and running around the body at waist and center back neck. Bodice consists of micro-leopard print silk chiffon ("mousseline") lined with flesh color chiffon tank, and dolmen sleeves set directly into the velvet bands. Sleeve cuffs close tightly around the wrist in 5" black metal zipper covered in a flap. Closures consist of fabric-covered snaps running along with the velvet band and center-front slit running 6.5" below the velvet band. Silk chiffon skirting gather is set directly into the velvet band and is made of three plies of the same micro-print for opacity purposes. Vertical pockets are sewn along side seam into silk skirting.
Creator
Jacqueline de Ribes, 1929-, Designer
Date
1990-1999
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-426
Coverage
France
Extent
Bust: 32" Waist: 27"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition. Fabric-covered snaps show sign of wear, particularly chiffon-covered. Slight nicks in the light chiffon. No indication of discoloration or insect bites.
Textile
Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2004.7.2
Collection
Citation
Jacqueline de Ribes, 1929-, Designer, “Jacqueline de Ribes, Black and White Silk Chiffon and Viscose Velvet Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed April 27, 2024, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/415.