Evening dress and bolero
Gianfranco Ferré · 1989
Gianfranco Ferré
- Architectural couture
- Sculptural white shirts
Gianfranco Ferré approached fashion with the structural interests of his architectural training. After early work in accessories and clothing, he established his own label in 1978 and later directed Christian Dior’s collections from 1989 to 1996.
Gianfranco Ferré Research Center
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Evening dress and bolero
1989 · Season not documented
Fine pleated silk is combined with raffia and sparkling embroidery, bringing contrasting textures into a formal evening ensemble.
Gallerie degli Uffizi, gift of Gianfranco Ferré
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Beige tailored jacket and dark trousers
spring/summer 1993
A structured, light jacket and broad trousers demonstrate Ferré’s approach to formal menswear at Dior.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Gift of Christian Dior, 1996
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Brown velvet jacket and dark trousers
fall/winter 1993–94
Velvet gives a tailored jacket a reflective surface beside dark trousers.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Gift of Christian Dior, 1996
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Pale-yellow skirt suit
spring/summer 1996
A curved lapel and shaped waist give the short jacket a pronounced sculptural outline.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Gift of Anne H. Bass, 2002
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Black ensemble with a white-front jacket
ca. 1974; season not separately documented
A white front panel produces a sharp architectural contrast against the black sleeves and trousers.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Gift of Donna Schneier, 1987Collections & archive pieces
1 collections represented · 1 pieceSeason not documented
1 piece
About Gianfranco Ferré
White shirts became a recurring field for sculptural collars, enlarged sleeves and carefully organized volume. His eveningwear could be equally experimental in its materials. An ensemble preserved by the Uffizi combines fine pleated silk with raffia and elaborate embroidery, demonstrating how contrasts of texture could support an ambitious yet coherent silhouette.