- Designed by
- Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
- Created by
- Elena Braith, Ltd., American
- Date
- ca. 1968
- Medium
- velvet
- Dimensions
- H x W: 38 × 19 in. (96.5 × 48.3 cm)
- Description
- The Mandarine, a mini dress in deep burgundy velvet designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey. The dress has an A-line silhouette that falls to mid-thigh. It features a high mock-neck collar, puffed shoulder detail, and long, gathered sleeves. There are two velvet-covered buttons at the wrist cuffs and a narrow band of ornamental trim in a slightly lighter burgundy at the collar and cuffs. At back center is a concealed zipper and hook-and-eye closure at the neck.
- Collection title
- Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
- Classification
- Clothing - Fashion and Historical
- Type
- dresses
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Fashion design
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aziza Braithwaite Bey
- Object number
- A2021.94.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Dr. Aziza Bey
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




