"BioSequin" dress and "Protein Evolution" parka
Stella McCartney · 2023
Stella McCartney
- Material innovation
- Luxury sportswear
- Contemporary tailoring
Stella McCartney graduated from Central Saint Martins in 1995 and later led Chloé before founding her own house in 2001. Her brand has made material development a central part of its work.
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"BioSequin" dress and "Protein Evolution" parka
2023
The Met dates the BioSequin dress and Protein Evolution parka to 2023 and records silk and cellulose. It credits Radiant Matter as the manufacturer of the sequins.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Casablanca
2001 · V&A collection
cotton, machine lace, silk, ruching, applique.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London/ Stella McCartney
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Swimsuit
2012 · V&A collection
synthetic blended fabric with various finishes and processes.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Ensemble
2017 · V&A collection
Man’s outfit: recycled nylon (jacket); regenerated cashmere (jumper); wool, alpaca, mohair, polyamide and elastane (trousers); polyester (sneakers).
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Ensemble
2017 · V&A collection
Shirt - silk crepe de chine, inkjet printed Trousers - viscose and elastane Boots - Solvent-free polyurethane and polyester.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonArchive pieces, grouped by date
1 piece2023
1 piece · Season not recorded
About Stella McCartney
The selected BioSequin dress and Protein Evolution parka bring that interest into a museum example of contemporary fashion experimentation.