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Hussein Chalayan
Woman's DressSpring/Summer 2002

Not on view
Sleeveless slate-gray dress on a mannequin, shown from the rear, with crisscrossing fabric ties cinching the torso and three silver zippers along the hem
Gray-blue sleeveless dress displayed on a headless mannequin, with multiple fabric ties knotted at the waist and hem, exposed metal zippers at the neckline and skirt, and asymmetric wrap construction.
Fashion garment displayed on a dress form: sleeveless gray cotton dress with asymmetric wrap silhouette, fabric ties at the waist, and exposed metal zippers along the lower hem and side.
Dark gray sleeveless dress on a mannequin, featuring multiple exposed silver zippers and criss-crossing fabric straps wrapped around the torso and skirt, photographed at a three-quarter angle against a gray background.
Sleeveless gray cotton dress displayed on an invisible form, featuring exposed silver zippers at neckline and hem, with multiple fabric straps wrapped and layered around the waist and skirt.
Designer
Hussein Chalayan
Cyprus, active London, born 1970
Design House
Hussein Chalayan
England, London, founded 1994
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
England, London
Date Made
Spring/Summer 2002
Medium
Cotton plain weave with metal zippers and metal D-rings
Dimensions
Center back length: 34 in. (86.36 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2002.223.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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