Collection item
Two-piece evening ensemble
Marilyn Sainty made this evening ensemble for Wendy Ganley to wear to a fashion ball in Auckland in about 1973. Wendy wore it with a long, deep pink velour cardigan. Marilyn began her fashion career at Wendy's label, Elle, in the 1960s. After working in Sydney, including a spell as part-owner of Starkers boutique, Marilyn returned to New Zealand. She took over as designer at Elle for a year, which gave Wendy more time with her children.
Details
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Wendy Hall (nee Ganley)
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Marilyn Sainty
Garment type:
Evening top, skirt
Material:
Sateen
Features:
Skirt has a basque of sewn down tucks
Label:
Elle
Date:
Circa 1973
