Evening dress

Clothes for Women

Inventory number
2023.5.22.9.CW.DR.C1929.FR
Author:
Askoli Paris (French, 1st half 20th century)
Description
Green panne velvet long evening dress with a geometric Art Deco pattern and wing chiffon sleeves, the bodice is decorated with an artificial flower made of crimson velvet and pleated green chiffon plastron, plus a woven chiffon belt.
Materials
Silk chiffon
Panne velvet
Origin
circa 1929 Paris, France

Exhibitions History
• 2023.06.06–2023.10.01. ‘Flowers and Fashion. End of the 18th century – first half of the 20th century.From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Daugyvenė museum-reserve of cultural history (Burbiškis Manor), Radviliškis district, Lithuania.
• 2025.04.18–2025.10.20. ‘I love Art Deco.’ Alexandre Vassiliev foundation together with Fashion Museum. Fashion Museum, Riga, Latvia.