Red velvet dress and gèlè-style hat
1977
Materials
Synthetic velvet with embroidery and lurex thread
House / label
Shade’s Boutique
Collection
1977 — Lalage Bown commission
Archive reference
Victoria and Albert Museum · T.2418:1,2-2021
Behind the design
Thomas-Fahm made this ensemble for Lalage Bown’s OBE celebrations, using heavy velvet for the English weather. The V&A records that Bown ultimately wore it at her celebration party rather than the palace ceremony.