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Three female models in elaborate evening wear, from l to r, silk velvet wrap and skirt; satin and velvet Samurai outfit; taffeta ballgown with lace embroidered bodice

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Calvin Klein (American, born in 1942)
For: Calvin Klein, Inc. (American, founded 1968)
Illustrating design by: Giorgio Armani (Italian, born in 1934)
Illustrating design by: Adolfo Sardiña, known as Adolfo (American (born in Cuba), 1933–2021)
For: Adolfo, Inc. (American)
Client: Fairchild Publications
Published by: W Magazine
American
July 3–10, 1981

Medium/Technique Watercolor and black marker on paper
Dimensions Height x width: (60 x 46 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1204
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionAppeared in the article entitled: "The Great Evening Looks" (W Magazine) (color)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)