Blouse

Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs)

ca. 1948 · silk · Costume Institute

This blouse is a rare example of a separate by Alix Barton, known as Madame Grès. She applied her pleating and draping skills to great sculptural effect: the stand-up collar and elephantine sleeves, combined with the delicate hooks and eyes front closure, give this blouse, worn by day, the allure of a sculptural evening gown.

Artist

Madame Grès (Germaine Émilie Krebs)

Date

ca. 1948

Medium

silk

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Purchase, Polaire Weissman Bequest, 2020