Exhibition

  

   
The Artistry of Adrian:
Hollywood's Celebrated Design Innovator
   

Second Rotation: April 25 to August 31, 2003
First Presented: June 5, 2002, to November 17, 2002
Noel Palomo-Lovinski, Guest-Curator

   

The Retail Years: Day and Cocktail Wear

 

   
Ankle-lenghth dress in pink silk crepe with green leaf pattern
Label: Adrian Original
"Spring Glory After Dark" Design
c.1945-1946, United States of America
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mrs. Juan Torena through Joseph Simms
KSUM 1984.023.0037
  
Adrian formed a creative and business relationship with the Italian silk printing company Bianchini of which this is a lovely example. Ideal for a warm spring evening, the color placement and the configuration of the print act to visually condense the figure. 
       

 

   
Dress and jacket in black silk foulard with yellow polka dot print
Label: Adrian
early 1950s, United States of America
Kent State University Museum
Gift of Mr. Joseph Simms
KSUM 1984.023.0005ab c.
  
Adrian provides a wonderful solution to the problem of looking fresh on a hot summer day. The dress uses a band of fabric at the mid-section, and loose bands over the bust to give an hourglass shape. The jacket with the built in scarf allows for a dramatic entrance worthy of a Hollywood star.
  

 


  
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