Evening dress

Mariano Fortuny|Fortuny

early 20th century · silk · Costume Institute

Inspired by Liberty designs,this is a rare example of a Fortuny dress sewn in a traditional method with soft, unpleated fabric. The drawstring gently shapes the tunic into an empire waistline.

Artist

Mariano Fortuny|Fortuny

Date

early 20th century

Medium

silk

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Leonard Smiley, 1975