Fashion Nerds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Object record

Dress

fall 1972

Materials

wool

House / label

Norman Norell

Collection

fall 1972

Archive reference

1973.105.8a, b

Behind the design

A high halter neckline leaves the shoulders open above a belted black dress. Its restrained surface concentrates attention on the waist and gently flaring skirt. The museum assigns this wool garment specifically to fall 1972.

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