Ball Gown by Ralph Rucci
June 1, 2016
Object: Ball Gown
Designer: Ralph Rucci
Medium: Silk, Plastic, Nylon Horsehair
Date: Resort 2006
Country: USA
Credit: Gift of Mrs. William McCormick Blair
This gown by Philadelphia-born designer Ralph Rucci is the penultimate expression of the art of fashion design. The ball gown, with its grand layered skirt, is a traditional form and has been crafted utilizing the sumptuous materials and impeccable techniques of couture. It has been embellished with scattered paillettes and hand-torn appliqué inspired by the work of Louise Nevelson.