Evening dress in purple silk crepe
germaine émilie krebs (1903 – 1993)
Explore the timeless elegance of Alix Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs), a leading French couturier renowned for her draped Grecian goddess gowns & mastery of fabric sculpture. Discover her lasting influence on haute couture and minimalist design.
Museum of the City of New York (New York City, United States of America)
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Purple silk crepe Evening dress; A-line; high waist under bust, bias skirt; full-length; low V-neck, self trimmed neckline becoming two shoulder and two neck straps secured with hook and eye; interior chiffon eight-boned support band under bust; proper left side zipper closure. Label: Grès, 1 Rue de la Pais.
About this artwork
- Title: Evening dress in purple silk crepe
- Artist: germaine émilie krebs
- Year: 1969
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Main color: Cobalt Violet
- Color intensity: Monochromatic

