Caftan

Oscar de la Renta|House of Balmain

spring/summer 1997 · synthetic, silk · Costume Institute

Mrs. Kempner's travels gave her the opportunity to depart from the urbane daywear and formal eveningwear that defined her New York wardrobe. Vivid colors and exotic accessories contributed to the festive quality of clothes that she wore to Christmas in Santo Domingo or skiing in Gstaad.

Artist

Oscar de la Renta|House of Balmain

Date

spring/summer 1997

Medium

synthetic, silk

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Gift of Thomas L. Kempner, 2006