Fashion Photographs for Oscar de la RENTA
Photography
Inventory number
2022.6.13.37ab.PH.FA.1982.USAuthor:
Oscar de la RENTA (American, 1932 - 2014)Description
Set of two identical paper photographs of two models on a light background modeling Oscar de la RENTA’s pinstripe silk charmeuse ensembles. At left - the white tunic and skirt, both with navy pinstripes. The three-quarter kimono coat in reverse. The woman is wearing a lariat-style neckless with a rectangular centerpiece and round beads filling the chain. she is wearing round beaded dangle earrings. At right - the navy jewel neckline dress, button front closing, with long full sleeves, ties at the waist with a crystal pleated sash with silk tassels. The model is adorned with beaded dangle earrings and layered collared beaded necklaces. Both women are wearing dark pointed-toe high heels.From the Eleanor LAMBERT Archive, FIT Special Collections, a huge advocate for supporting American designers during the war and the first and only publicist for artists and fashion designers for decades.
Material
Analog photographyOrigin
1982 United StatesDimensions
Length : 18.2 cmHeight : 23.7 cm