Evening ensemble
1961
Materials
silk, fur
House / label
Jacques Heim
Collection
1961
Archive reference
1972.208.1a–c
Behind the design
A pale pink coat edged with dark fur accompanies a shorter dress in Heim's 1961 evening ensemble. The museum records silk and fur. The coordinated layers show how warmth, texture and a ceremonial appearance could be combined within a single evening look.
