Evening dresses
1997/2007
The Museum at FIT
New York City, United States
Left: Olivier Theyskens / Evening ensemble / Pink and white striped cotton / Fall 1997, Belgium / Lent by Oliver Theyskins
Ever since his 1997 debut collection, Gloomy Trips, Olivier Theyskens has been identified as a “gothic” designer. He admits that his early work was characterized by a certain “dark beauty,” but he is adamant that he was never inspired by goth subcultural styles.
Right: Chanel Haute Couture (Karl Lagerfeld) / Sleeveless evening dress with armbands and head piece / Black silk and tulle quilted with silk thread and black jet beads / Fall 2007, France / Lent by Chanel Collections
This brilliant collection featured slender evening dresses in black lace, ribbon, and chiffon, some with draped headpieces or trailing capes.
- Title: Evening dresses
- Fashion House: Chanel
- Date Created: 1997/2007
- Location Created: Belgium and France
- Type: Ensemble, dress
- Rights: Copyright The Museum at FIT
- Medium: Evening ensemble: Pink and white striped cotton. Sleeveless evening dress with armbands and head piece: Black silk and tulle quilted with silk thread and black jet beads
- Credit: Evening ensemble: Lent by Oliver Theyskins Sleveless dress: Lent by Chanel Collections
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