Classically draped ensemble
spring/summer 2003
Classically draped ensemble — spring/summer 2003
Materials
Silk (components a and b); synthetic fiber (component c)
House / label
Dolce & Gabbana
Collection
Spring/Summer 2003
Archive reference
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · 2003.355.1a–c
Behind the design
The Met links this ensemble’s gathered chiffon to ancient Greek drapery and the goddess Artemis. In the runway presentation, the models’ quick movement animated the loose folds; the accompanying robust sandals complicated the contrast between delicate and forceful dress.
