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Fall 2006

Woman's Evening Dress and Flower Pin

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Rows of ruffles that graduate in size cover a sheer tulle skirt, supported by fifteen underlayers of tulle over an organza slip. Oscar de la Renta completed this frothy ballerina dress with a swirled strapless bodice and flower, and chose an idiosyncratic prune color to downplay the sweetness. Romantic and relaxed, the gown epitomizes his elegant designs, favored by celebrities on the red-carpet.

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Woman's Evening Dress and Flower Pin, Fall 2006 | Philadelphia Museum of Art