Ensemble of dress and coat in worsted wool, brown and white lozenge-pattern dobby weave and twill
valentino clemente ludovico garavani (1932 –)
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Ensemble in double-faced worsted wool, brown and white lozenge-pattern dobby weave, reversing to camel twill. A: Slightly A-line, princess-style dress; knee-length; jewel neck; sleeveless; diagonal seam pocket with round brown ombre buttons, gold metal rims at each hip; welt seaming; back zipper; brown silk lining. B: Slightly A-line, knee-length coat; stand-up collar; long sleeves; 3-inch taupe sheared beaver around neck, front opening, cuffs, and hem; diagonal seam pocket with round brown ombre buttons, gold metal rims at each hip; off-center proper left eight button front closures with self loops; reverse camel twill lining. Label: Valentino Couture.
About this artwork
- Title: Ensemble of dress and coat in worsted wool, brown and white lozenge-pattern dobby weave and twill
- Artist: valentino clemente ludovico garavani
- Year: 1969
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of the City of New York
- Movement: Contemporary Fashion
- Creative period: Mid-Century Modern
- Main color: White
- Keywords: wool dress coat , vintage fashion , luxury wool ensemble


