Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress
Title
Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress
Description
Floor-length dress made of hand-painted, lavender silk chiffon, with iridescent beading (feather and rosette shaped), acrylic pearls, white and red flatbacks. Neck treatment is a broad round opening in a slit and tied with a cordon, embellished with faceted beads. The bodice is lined above the breast line in a chevron applique. The skirting is lined with rayon jersey and draped with cowls radiating from center front and sitting on the hips.
Creator
Zandra Rhodes, 1940-, Designer
Date
1960-1969
Contributor
Gift from Jorge Guillen
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018_P2-448
Coverage
United Kingdom
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 27"
Curator Notes
Excellent condition save for substantial tear between neck at shoulder and shoulder seam.
Textile
Silk chiffon, Silk Charmeuse, and Rayon Jersey.
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team
Accession Number
2004.7.5
Files
Collection
Citation
Zandra Rhodes, 1940-, Designer, “Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed March 28, 2020, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/418.