Charles Kleibacker: Master of the Bias
Paige Palmer
Gallery, March 14, 2001, to April 28, 2002
Anne Bissonnette, Curator
The Making of a Collection
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Developing
a collection is a time-consuming process. When the overriding concern
is fit and craftsmanship, the investment of time, energy and money
can be considerable. To create a great design that drapes beautifully
and
fits comfortably, Mr. Kleibacker spends longer than the average designer on each prototype in his collection. To capitalize on this initial effort, he reinterprets the prototypes in various ways, changing the lengths, fabrics, necklines and sleeves. Scroll down the page to observe a few example of this creative method. |
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Garments Developped from this Prototype
CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR LARGER VIEWS
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| Long
evening dress in double layers of light grey Qiana nylon jersey. 1971 |
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| Short
sleeveless cocktail dress in black four-ply silk crepe and lace inserts
on the upper bodice. 1973 |
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| Unfinished
long evening dress in midnight blue four-ply silk crepe with long
fitted sleeves. 1973 |
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| Long
evening dress in black four-ply silk crepe with silk chiffon attached
cape edged in black organza. 1973 |
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| Long
evening dress in black and white Bianchini four-ply silk crepe with
abstract curvilenear motifs. 1973 |
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