Evening ensemble comprising dress and jacket in wine red grosgrain ribbon and eggshell and silver brocade, with ribbon belt
Evening ensemble comprising dress, jacket and belt. A: Straight, ankle-length dress; fitted wine red grosgrain ribbon bodice, built-in boned net corselet; bateau neckline; thin ribbon straps; natural waistline; straight skirt of eggshell silk brocaded with gold lurex in floral and lattice pattern; proper left front side vent knee to hem; proper left hook-and-eye closure at strap, armscye and waist, proper left side zipper closure in bodice, proper left back side zipper closure in skirt; eggshell China silk lining. B: Bolero jacket in matching brocade; unfitted; round neckline; 3/4-length sleeves; wine red grosgrain ribbon lining. C: Belt in wine red grosgrain ribbon; center front bow; hook-and-eye center front closure; worn at natural waist. Label, B: Chanel.
gabrielle bonheur chanel (1883 – 1971)
Explore the revolutionary world of Coco Chanel (Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel), a pioneering French fashion designer who redefined women's style with her iconic designs, including the little black dress and signature tweed suits. Discover her legacy of el
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About this artwork
- Title: Evening ensemble comprising dress and jacket in wine red grosgrain ribbon and eggshell and silver brocade, with ribbon belt
- Artist: gabrielle bonheur chanel
- Year: 1959
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Color palette: Pastels
- Color intensity: Monochromatic

