Dress, taupe polyester, short style with narrow straps that cross over through the back, sequinned with cut-out detail, 'opera short', designed by 'Tarvydas', Perth Western Australia, 2008.
H2018.146
The short, fitted evening dress was inspired by the Sydney Opera House. The fabric is taupe polyester,
as are the narrow straps that extend to the garment's back to provide support. The cup of the bust
finishes in a triangular shape, and features a double layer. The outer-most layer mirrors the shape
of the original cup, but is reduced in size to form a peak suggestive of the Sydney Opera House
roof shells. The fitted bodice extends below the waist in traingular peaks mirroring the top of the bust.
The fitted bodice features Sydney Opera House shell-like cutouts. The bodice has been entirely
embellished using Swarovski crystals set in individual cavities, replicating the mirrored effect
achieved on the Sydney Opera House chevron tiles that cover the shells. Fully lined in self-fabric.
History:
This is the short version of the 'Sunset Over the Opera House' (SOTO) dress. SOTO was inspired by
the iconic Sydney Opera House. This dress was photographed numerous times for magazine editorials.
Due to the use of Swarovski crystals the dress retailed for $5000. This dress featured in: Glamour
Magazine May 2010; Zink Magazine April 2010; Zink Magazine May 2010; Men's Health
December 2010.Worn by: Natasha Cunningham; Kimberley Wyatt and Frankie Sandford.
It has been worn by Trina at the 'BET Rip the Tunway' 2010.'TARVYDAS Press' c2011.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2018.146 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2018 |
| Credit: | Donated by W Tarr |
Material
Measurement
| Chest/Circumference | 380mm |
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| Waist/Circumference | 400mm |
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| Hem/Circumference | 9150mm |
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| Neck to hem/Height | 510mm |
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