Evening dress
Design House House of Vionnet French
Designer Madeleine Vionnet French
Not on view
A collector of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Madeleine Vionnet infused Western couture with principles based on the structure of the kimono, and created elegant, body-skimming dresses that let the wearer enjoy freedom of movement. This dress’s asymmetric silhouette, bias cut, and wrapped, obi-like ribbon all reference the kimono. As indicated on its label, “n°3 dite Japonaise” (number 3, called Japanese), the garment was dubbed the “Japanese” dress by the designer, who personally gifted it to The Met as a prime example of her work.
On view from October 22, 2022–February 20, 2023
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