fashion and the catholic imagination
House of Dior, John Galliano “Madonna” Wedding Ensemble, Autumn/Winter 2005–6 Haute Couture. White silk tulle, embroidered white silk, and metal thread. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Christian Lacroix, “Gold-Gotha” ensemble and reliquary cross, 1988-89. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Thierry Mugler, 1984 – 85. Ivory silk taffeta and gold painted feathers. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Yves Saint Laurent wedding ensemble, 1977-78, made of materials including ivory silk crepe, Chantilly lace and organza. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Jean Paul Gaultier’s 2007 Lumiere silk evening ensemble printed with an image of 15th century painting of the Virgin by Jean Fouquet. From the Cult of the Virgin section of the show in the Early Gothic Hall. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren for Viktor & Rolf. Russian Doll Ensemble, autumn/winter 1999–2000 haute couture, Archival Ink Jet. 11.5” x 17”
House of Dior,John Galliano, ensemble of red and black rubber-coated cotton-linen twill, black silk chiffon, metal grommets and beads. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Rodarte Evening Ensembles 2011. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Roberto Capucci, 1987 “Angel d’Oro” Pleated Alta Moda. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s evening assemble for Valentino, 2015-16. Archival Ink Jet, 11.5” x 17”