Evening ensemble
Design House Hanae Mori French
Designer Hanae Mori Japanese
Not on view
Hanae Mori showed her first couture collection in Paris and became the first Japanese member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne in 1977. Often referred to as “Madame Butterfly,” she dressed personalities from around the world, and was a symbol of the emancipation of women in Japan. Her fashion house popularized a style that merged Japanese elements with Western designs. This evening ensemble is an early example of Hanae Mori’s work. Here she uses two types of silk fabric printed with the same floral motif to create a shadow effect. The sleeves are reminiscent of the long, fluttering sleeves of the furisode, a formal kimono style worn by young, unmarried women.
On view from October 22, 2022–February 20, 2023
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