
1990s · 1980s · Italian
Designer
Franco Moschino
Production
haute couture
Material
cotton and polyester
Culture
Italian
Movement
Postmodernism · Grunge
Influences
Pop Art conceptual fashion · Surrealist object transformation
A provocative evening dress constructed from a fitted black strapless bodice topped with approximately twenty black bras arranged in cascading layers. The bras create a sculptural, three-dimensional surface treatment that extends from the bust area downward, forming an unconventional skirt-like silhouette. The base garment appears to be a simple cotton-polyester blend petticoat or slip dress that serves as the foundation for this conceptual construction. The multiple bras are attached to create volume and visual impact, transforming everyday undergarments into high-fashion statement pieces. This piece exemplifies 1980s Italian avant-garde fashion's tendency toward irony, subversion of traditional garment categories, and commentary on fashion industry conventions through unexpected material juxtaposition.
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