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Time Search; The Twentieth Century: 1990 to 1999

"Flying-saucer" ensemble by Issey Miyake, Japan, circa 1990.
Pleated polyester "flying-saucer" ensemble in chestnut and black.
On loan from Jean L. Druesedow, L99.1.8ab

Four layers "jumping dress" in black, Issey Miyake, Japan, 1993.
iridescent blue and red, sky blue and green pleated polyester.
From the "Pleats Please" collection, Spring /Summer 1993.
On loan from Mary W. Baskett, L99.4.20ad.

Jacket and skirt, Calvin Klein Collection, United States of America, Fall 1994.
Slate blue jacket with shaped side panels and peplum construction in the manner of 1940's suits. Worn with an "A" line skirt of the same material.
The Kent State University Museum
Gift of Calvin Klein
KSUM 1997.31.38 (jacket) and 1997.31.39 (skirt)

Day Dress, Calvin Klein Collection, United States of America, Resort 1994-1995.
Biais cut construction reminiscent of the 1930s.
The Kent State University Museum
Gift of Calvin Klein
KSUM 1997.31.11

Evening dress, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Haute Couture, France, Spring 1996.
Metallic silver lace over a peach chiffon ground. Hooks and eyes and snap closure with decorative rhinestone buttons.
The Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mrs William McCormick Blair Jr.
KSUM 1997.72.9

Morimura Art Dress #1, Issey Miyake, Japan, Winter 1996.
Pleated polyester with mirror images of two women; Ingres' La Source and Morimura's praying woman. Yasumasa Morimura for Miyake's "Pleats Please" Guest Artist Series, Winter 1996.
On loan from Mary W. Baskett, L99.4.19ab.

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