Object Details
designer
Blahnik, Manolo
Description
Main dress; entire body; designer, Beene, Geoffrey; DRESS: black crepe; sleeveless sheath; front has sweetheart shaped top edge and hips trimmed with appliqued, shaped bands of yellow satin with black abstract leopard spots; black lurex binding along applique edges and top edge; side seam pockets; top has boning in black silk zipped inner lining; lined in black dotted yellow silk; rolled hem; JACKET: channel-quilted, leopard print yellow satin, lined in black satin; bolero style with arms cut as extension of front and back; shorter front has center opening; raised curves at neckline; curved overlapping front edges and bottom; sleeves taper slightly to turned back black satin cuffs; high back mandarin collar; double back shaping seams; all edges bound in black lurex binding; dress measures: 25 1/2" (64 8/10 cm) down center back; jacket measures: 18 3/4" (47 7/10 cm) down center back
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Manolo Blahnik through George Malkemus, President
Date made
1994-1995
ID Number
1995.0217.001
Object Name
Shoes
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Home and Community Life: Costume
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_881959