Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
ca. 1975
Medium
nylon with rhinestone
Dimensions
H x W: 56 × 24 in. (142.2 × 61 cm)
Description
The Dawn dress, in black, designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The bias cut dress features a blouson bodice with asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder neckline and a hand-sewn rhinestone sunburst design at the proper right shoulder and a floating panel at the back. The eight-paneled skirt has a lowered waist and a tulip hem. The fabric is a "Quiana," a silky nylon by DuPont.
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
A2021.94.1.6
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52425238e-c8d4-43ff-8be8-54db72ec01dc

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