Woman's Evening Dress

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Woman's Evening Dress

Fall/Winter 2005

Designed by Donna Karan (American, born 1948) Label Donna Karan, New York (founded 1985)

In 1985, Donna Karan started her own business with a very personal inspiration: she wanted to make clothes she would wear. Fusing tailoring with sportswear, she designed a system of easy-to-wear, versatile, and sophisticated separates so that working women like herself could look professional yet feminine. Karan continues to make clothes for modern women who are sexy and strong, such as this gown, from her Manhattan Rush collection. The fluid satin is deftly draped and caught by bands of knit to cling to the torso, and the circle-cut skirt features a separate floating panel and a slit up the front.

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Object Details

Titles:

Woman's Evening Dress

Date:

Fall/Winter 2005

Artists:

Designed by Donna Karan (American, born 1948) Label Donna Karan, New York (founded 1985)

Medium:

Silk crepe-backed satin, rayon/polyester/spandex knit

Dimensions:

Length: 64 inches (162.6 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of the designer in honor of Tom Marotta, 2009

Accession Number:

2009-132-1

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