Woman's "Mirror" Evening Dress

Currently not on view

Woman's "Mirror" Evening Dress

Fall 1992

Fashion, it’s sometimes said, is the mirror of history. In this dress, Todd Oldham turns a mirror into fashion, surrounding a shiny expanse of silver sequins with a scrollwork frame in heavy gold embroidery. Oldham’s eclectic and sometimes whimsical designs reflect his wide-ranging interests, such as art history, film, and interior design; his bedroom mirror inspired this dress.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

Woman's "Mirror" Evening Dress

Date:

Fall 1992

Artist:

Medium:

Metallic thread embroidery and silver plastic sequins on silk/acrylic plain weave

Dimensions:

Length: 34 1/2 inches (87.6 cm) Center Back Length: 26 inches (66 cm) Circumference (Bust): 33 inches (83.8 cm) Waist: 30 inches (76.2 cm) Length (Strap length): 14 1/4 inches (36.2 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Fred L. Hudson III, 2010

Accession Number:

2010-30-1

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? Contact us here.

Please note that this particular artwork might not be on view when you visit. Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.

Currently not on view