Evening Dress "Henriette"

c. 1923

Designer: 

Madeleine Vionnet

Brand: 

Madeleine Vionnet

Label: 

Madeleine Vioneet 26288

Material: 

Gold and silver "lamé" plain weave pieced into two panels in checkerboard pattern; gold plain weave and ivory silk crêpe stole.

Credit: 

Gift of Mr. Martin Kamer

This is a cylindrical dress made of two rectangular panels. The front and back panels are patchworks, constructed from 28 silver and 28 golden patches in a checkered pattern, and their similar design and texture are reminiscent of Japanese lacquer-ware such as "Makie." Madeleine Vionnet was interested in Japanese kimono and fine arts, and in the early 1920s she created many works that seemed to be inspired by them.

Inventory Number(s): AC6819 90-25AB