Dress, 'marine' silk, halter neck style, backless, above-the-knee, with ribbon-like detail,'water rebel', designed by 'Tarvydas', Perth, Western Australia, SS14.
H2018.158
The fitted evening dress is made from marine blue silk. The plunging v-neckline finishes in a halter
with a tie closure, and consists of a single layer of fabric. The dress is backless. The skirt finishes
above-the-knee. Self-fabric ribbon-like detail with over-locked edges has been applied to the garment
in horizontal and vertical placements; the applique is secured with a cluster of stitches that gathers
the fabric at that point to create a fan-like shape. The effect of the applique creates movement when
the dress is on the body. Fully lined with teal polyester/spandex lining.
History:
This style was worn by Rhianna on GMTV, and for the cover shoot for the December 2006 issue of
'Touch' magazine. This style was re-made for the Sea Mermaid collection for Spring/Summer 2014 (SS14).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
Accession Number: | H2018.158 |
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Accession Date: | 1 Nov 2018 |
Acquisition Year: | 2018 |
Credit: | Donated by W Tarr |
Material
The fitted evening dress is made from marine blue silk. The plunging v-neckline finishes in a halter with a tie closure, and consists of a single layer of fabric. The dress is backless. The skirt finishes above-the-knee. Self-fabric ribbon-like detail with over-locked edges has been applied to the garment in horizontal and vertical placements; the applique is secured with a cluster of stitches that gathers the fabric at that point to create a fan-like shape. The effect of the applique creates movement when the dress is on the body. Fully lined with teal polyester/spandex lining. |
Measurement
Chest/Circumference | 400mm |
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Waist/Circumference | 385mm |
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Hem/Circumference | 1215mm |
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Waist to hem/Height | 570mm |
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