Designed by
Unidentified
Worn by
Labelle, Patti, American, born 1944
Date
2001
Medium
lamé with lace and metal zippers
Dimensions
L x W (Length shoulder to waist, Width shoulder to shoulder): 22 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. (56.5 × 61.6 cm)
L x W (Sleeve length, shoulder to wrist): 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm)
Caption
Patti LaBelle wore this shirt during her performance at the 7th Annual BET Walk of Fame in 2001 that honored her work as a legendary recording artist. The program featured LaBelle performing alongside her longtime collaborators Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash for a Labelle reunion performance of “What Can I Do For You?” and “Lady Marmalade” with Mariah Carey, whom Patti brought on stage.
Description
Custom-made blouse worn by Patti LaBelle. The blouse is made of a shiny gold, bronze, and black plaid lamé fabric. It has a v-neck with black lace trim around the collar that has been re-embroidered in an abstract pattern. Down the front center is a black zipper, starting at the neck under the lace collar. The exaggerated sleeves end in flared cuffs with a layer of black lace underneath. The back of the blouse is slightly longer than the front.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
blouses
Topic
Clothing and dress
Funk (Music)
Popular music
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2020.27.1
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59029cc8c-39fd-4c38-adb2-03c5351d917b

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