New Acquisitions
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Dries Van Noten Ensemble Metallic printed jacquard, black chiffon crepe; polyester, rayon, net, multicolor embroidery; linen and wool, gold embroidery, seed beads Fall 2003, Belgium Gifts of Dries Van Noten, 2010.97.26, 27, and 29 Dries Van Noten rose to prominence in the 1980s as one of The Antwerp Six, an group of avant-garde Belgian designers. Drawing inspiration from many world cultures, his designs are often a unique fusion of ethnic references. This ensemble features the lavish ornamentation at which Van Noten excels. |
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Givenchy (Riccardo Tisci) Ensemble with boots Black leather, chiffon Spring 2011, France Gift of Givenchy, 2011.8.1 Since he was appointed creative director of Givenchy in 2005, Riccardo Tisci has infused the label with a dark, sensual, and sometimes gothic edge. The Italian-born designer has attracted prominent fans like Courtney Love and Madonna, who once said that Tisci “has a classical point of view with a punk-rock sensibility.” |
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Donna Karan Dress Red jersey 2009, USA Gift of Donna Karan, 2011.41.1 Since her eponymous first collection in 1985, Donna Karan has displayed an innate understanding of her ideal client: a modern woman balancing a professional career with her personal life. Skilled at draping fabric to highlight the shape and sensuality of a woman’s body, she creates looks that convey both strength and femininity. |
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Valentino Dress Nude silk organza, cotton, polyester Spring 2011, Italy Gift of Valentino, 2011.4.1 Valentino Garavani opened his Roman atelier in 1959. His career spanned nearly five decades, and he earned a reputation as one of Italy’s greatest couturiers by cultivating a supremely elegant aesthetic. |
