Evening dress

Design House Mainbocher French and American
 Designer Mainbocher American

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Inventive in fabric choices throughout his career, Mainbocher was intrigued by the sari's construction and cloth. In this example, he uses Indian export silk with brocaded borders in the manner of sari fabric.

Evening dress, Mainbocher (French and American, founded 1930), silk, metal thread, American

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Evening dress, Mainbocher (French and American, founded 1930), silk, metal thread, American
Evening dress, Mainbocher (French and American, founded 1930), silk, metal thread, American
Evening dress, Mainbocher (French and American, founded 1930), silk, metal thread, American

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