Andre Leon Talley's little black dress exhibit includes frocks from Norma Kamali, Tom Ford, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and a host of other designers.
'The little black dress' exhibit —
Andre Leon Talley's little black dress exhibit includes frocks from Norma Kamali, Tom Ford, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and a host of other designers.
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Marc Jacobs' Comme des Garcons dress, displayed at right, is the only men's dress in the exhibit.
Comme des Garcons —
Marc Jacobs' Comme des Garcons dress, displayed at right, is the only men's dress in the exhibit.
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This Oscar de la Renta dress is made from 70 yards of black tulle. It's a big statement, Talley said, but it is still someone's favorite little black dress.
Oscar de la Renta —
This Oscar de la Renta dress is made from 70 yards of black tulle. It's a big statement, Talley said, but it is still someone's favorite little black dress.
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Talley was certain this L'Wren Scott cocktail dress was actually a Chanel.
L'Wren Scott —
Talley was certain this L'Wren Scott cocktail dress was actually a Chanel.
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This latex dress by Norma Kamali displays skillful cutting.
Norma Kamali —
This latex dress by Norma Kamali displays skillful cutting.
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This Stella McCartney dress reminds Talley of an inverted orchid.
Stella McCartney —
This Stella McCartney dress reminds Talley of an inverted orchid.
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Talley believes the image of Stella McCartney wearing this dress is so elegant as to approach definitive black dress status.
Stella McCartney —
Talley believes the image of Stella McCartney wearing this dress is so elegant as to approach definitive black dress status.
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Sarah Jessica Parker's Prabal Gurung leather dress.
Prabal Gurung —
Sarah Jessica Parker's Prabal Gurung leather dress.
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Whoopi Goldberg's Ralph Rucci caftan dress.
Ralph Rucci —
Whoopi Goldberg's Ralph Rucci caftan dress.
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A sequinned Yves Saint Laurent dress owned by Anne Bass.
Yves Saint Laurent —
A sequinned Yves Saint Laurent dress owned by Anne Bass.
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Lady Gaga wore this Tom Ford dress, which was inspired by a Goya painting.
Tom Ford —
Lady Gaga wore this Tom Ford dress, which was inspired by a Goya painting.
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