Evening ensemble

Designer Adolfo American

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DREAMINESS The quality or state of being dreamy (given to dreaming or fantasy):

Adolfo began his career as an apprentice in Cristobal Balenciaga's millinery studio in the 1940s. He established himself in New York as a milliner in the 1950s and founded his own label in 1962, designing whimsical and playful hats and clothing. He once stated about his philosophy of dress: ''Chic and decent clothes are not enough. Clothes should be amusing. Fantasies are important." Here, the combination of a youthful pinafore and hand-painted daffodils suggests a sense of naive optimism.

Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American

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Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American
Evening ensemble, Adolfo (American, born Cuba, Cárdenas 1923–2021 New York), silk, American

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