Loading

Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress

Zandra Rhodes1960s

HCC Fashion Archive

HCC Fashion Archive
Houston, United States

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.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress
  • Creator: Zandra Rhodes
  • Date Created: 1960s
  • Location Created: United Kingdom
  • Physical Dimensions: Bust: 34" Waist: 27"
  • Type: Garment
  • Photographer: Shane Qureshi
  • Contributor: Gift from Jorge Guillen
  • Rights: Image and original data from Houston Community College System. All rights reserved.
  • Medium: Silk chiffon, silk charmeuse, rayon jersey.
HCC Fashion Archive

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites