Artwork Details
L: 38-1/2 in.
Mark DescriptionBill Blass for Maurice Rentner / L.S. Ayres, Indianapolis
Accession NumberGift of Mrs. John E. Miklozek
CopyrightProvenance
Mrs. John E. Miklozek, Terre Haute, Indiana; given to Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1980.
Gallery Labels
Blass, perennially inspired by the male wardrobe, tailored this piece in lush machine-embroidered velvet, embellished with silver bugle bead trim. The coat is constructed with a Nehru collar, a component borrowed from Indian fashion, and the fabric used recalls Indian or Mughal influence. Further illustrating the impact of non-Western styles on his design, Blass pads the hemline, which is a construction detail frequently seen in kimonos.
Exhibition History
Exhibition Name
Venue
Dates
An American Legacy: Norell, Blass, Halston & Sprouse
Indianapolis Museum of Art
May 4, 2012 - January 27, 2013
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