Evening dress

Mainbocher|Mainbocher

1953–57 · silk, metal thread · Costume Institute

Inventive in fabric choices throughout his career, Mainbocher was intrigued by the sari's construction and cloth. In this example, he uses Indian export silk with brocaded borders in the manner of sari fabric.

Artist

Mainbocher|Mainbocher

Date

1953–57

Medium

silk, metal thread

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Deane F. Johnson, 1973