Hippie-style evening gown
Clothes for Women
Inventory number
2025.7.29.5ab.CW.DR.1970.GB
Author:
Jean MUIR (British, London, 1928 –1995)
Description
A Jean Muir printed moss-crepe evening gown, the fabric probably by Liberty, printed with bold undulating colour blocks and outsized polka dots.
The high-waisted dress has balloon sleeves with turn-up cuffs, a rear zip fastening, and gathered skirt, lined with black viscose silk. Stand-up collar and deep cuffs with top-stitched detailing.
Together with a picture of Miss Lumley wearing the dress to judge a beauty competition with Tony Blackburn.
Material
Moss crepe
Origin
circa 1970
UK
Exhibition History
• 2025.07.31–2025.08.29. ‘Moments of our Youth. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Visaginas Festival of Spaces 2025, Visaginas Cultural Center ‘Draugystė‘, Visaginas, Lithuania.