Advanced Search 
Woman's dress
Vivienne Westwood (English, born in 1941)
English
Fall–winter 1991–92
Object Place: London, England
Medium/Technique
Viscose, Lycra®, foil; screen-printed
Dimensions
Overall: 133.4 x 63.7 cm (52 1/2 CB x 25 1/16 in.Waist)
CF - 49 1/2"
Hip - 28 3/4"
Sleeve length - 23 1/2"
CF - 49 1/2"
Hip - 28 3/4"
Sleeve length - 23 1/2"
Credit Line
Gift of Caroline D. Alyea
Accession Number1999.671
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong, fitted sheath dress of purple viscose/Lycra with long sleeves, scoop neck, and zipper at back. Screen-printed gold with neoclassical designs (including Vivienne Westwood orb) metallic gold.
Label: "Vivienne Westwood Made in England"
Condition: good, gold has worn away in small areas at center front
Label: "Vivienne Westwood Made in England"
Condition: good, gold has worn away in small areas at center front
ProvenancePurchased by Caroline Alyea in London in fall of 1992, at designer's King's Road boutique; gift of Caroline Alyea, 1999.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.