Fashion Nerds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Object record

Dress

1950s

Materials

silk

House / label

Emilio Pucci

Collection

1950s

Archive reference

1973.258.3a, b

Behind the design

Repeated small, colorful motifs cover the long-sleeved bodice and pleated skirt. A contrasting pink waistband separates the two areas, showing how print and a clear waistline can work together within an otherwise restrained silk dress.

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