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Evening wrap

Hubert de Givenchyc. 1955

The Kyoto Costume Institute

The Kyoto Costume Institute
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

This evening wrap was created by straight cutting. Its vivid color and firm texture of high-quality silk satin are effectively utilized.
Hubert de Givenchy established an Haute Couture house in 1952. In 1953 he met Cristobal Balenciaga (1895–1972), and was deeply influenced by the Master. Following Balenciaga's footsteps, Givenchy eliminated excessive decorations and strove to produce the minimal and elegant dress that seems to be a step ahead to the fashions of the 1960s.

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  • Title: Evening wrap
  • Creator: Hubert de Givenchy
  • Fashion House: none
  • Label: none
  • Manufacturer: Givenchy
  • Date Created: c. 1955
  • Type: Dress
  • Photographer: ©The Kyoto Costume Institute, photo by Kazumi Kurigami
  • Rights: Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute
  • Medium: Shocking pink silk satin; straight cutting; triangle gusset at sides.
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