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"Cinderella" dress

Item

70's Dress
Title
"Cinderella" dress
Description
This "Cinderella" dress by Giorgio di Sant'Angelo reflects the bohemian and eclectic aesthetics of early 1970s fashion. The dress features a soft chamois empire bodice paired with a flowing skirt made from layered floral-print chiffon panels, creating a dramatic handkerchief hem and loose, romantic silhouette. Inspired by the relaxed and mix-and-match style of contemporary street fashion, the design combines vibrant colors, patchwork-like patterns, and lightweight fabrics associated with hippie and bohemian influences. Despite its informal appearance, the dress was intended for luxury fashion consumers, illustrating how countercultural styles were adapted into high fashion during the 1970s.
April 17, 1971April 17, 1971
Date
1971
Fashion Item
maxi dresses
Fashion style
Hippie
designer
Giorgio di Sant'Angelo (1933 - 1989)
designed for
Sant'Angelo
Materials
Multicolor silk chiffon and chamois skin
chiffon
silk (textile)
Location
The Museum at FIT
Fashion Institute of Technology
Identifier
91.254.25
Donor
Horne, Lena
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