Fashion · V&A
Close Evening dress, P. Poiret Evening dress Paul Poiret (1879-1944) 1933 London Satin and silk velvet, trimmed with diamante buckles Museum no. T.173-1964 This elegant gown is typical of 1930s evening attire. Made in bias-cut ivory satin, it plunges at the back, clings to the torso and gently flares below the thigh. The cascade of velvet ribbons and diamanté buckles focuses attention on the back.
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