Dress
A number of Mrs. Kempner's dresses that are simple in silhouette have dramatic treatments at the neckline and sleeves. Whether a cascade of ruffles or the large pouf of a gigot sleeve, the concentration of sculptural elements at her neckline and shoulders suggests Mrs. Kempner's preference for styles that framed or brought attention to the head and face. The gown by Mme Grès has a single loop of taffeta extruding one shoulder. While it is ornamental, the puff is not applied but is an integral extension of the pattern piece that forms the body of the gown.
Artwork Details
- Title: Dress
- Designer: Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs) (French, Paris 1903–1993 Var region)
- Date: 1979
- Culture: French
- Medium: silk
- Credit Line: Gift of Thomas L. Kempner, 2006
- Object Number: 2006.420.2
- Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute
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