Evening ensemble

Hanae Mori

1966–69 · silk · Costume Institute

This evening ensemble is an early example of Hanae Mori's work. Here she uses two types of fabric printed with the same motif to create a shadow effect. The cape sleeves are reminiscent of the extended sleeves of the furisode, a formal kimono style worn by young, unmarried women.

Artist

Hanae Mori

Date

1966–69

Medium

silk

Culture

Japanese

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Brooklyn Museum Collection