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Dress, blue silk satin, halter neck style with plunging v neckline, fitted bodice with cut-out detail, flared skirt and diamante detail, '3796 perfect cut', designed by 'Tarvydas Platinum', Perth, Western Australia, SS12.

H2018.168

This full length evening dress is made from blue silk satin. The garment is fitted through the bust and

features padded inserts. The dress has cut away sections through the front, leaving a central panel.

This central panel is embellished with a cluster of crystals featuring a floral motif. The straps meet in

a v-shape centre back. The same crystal embellishment has been duplicated on an applique attached

to the straps. Additional plaited silk straps extend from under the bust and are attached through the

back of this applique. The skirt is flared and features gathering through the back. A central godet

has been added to create a small train.The closure is an invisble zip on the proper left seam.

The skirt has been lined with tonal blue polyester.

History:

This style of dress featured in Ruth Tarvydas' Spring/Summer 2012 (SS12) 'Death by Love' collection.

This dress is an example of why Ruth was referred to in the press as 'the Queen of the Cut-Out'.

Department:

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Ruth Tarvydas Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number:	H2018.168
Accession Date:	1 Nov 2018
Acquisition Year:	2018
Credit:	Donated by W Tarr

Measurement

Chest/Circumference	400mm

Waist/Circumference	350mm

Hem/Circumference	2350mm

Neck to hem/Height	1320mm

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