Collection item
Wendy Nelson Nights in Black Satin cocktail dress, 1987
This dress by Wendy Nelson is made of a black double-knit stretch ponte, which allows for a figure skimming fit without compromising movement. It features a long sleeve contrasted with a waist deep V neckline. It is also embellished with black satin appliqué on the front in the shape of an encircled diamond as well as vertical panels down the sides. The NZFM photographed... more
Details
Photographer:
Denise Baynham
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Wendy Nelson
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Wendy Nelson
Manufacturing location:
Auckland
Garment type:
Cocktail dress
Material:
Black viscose stretch double knit ponte, black synthetic satin contrast
Features:
Deep V-neck, long sleeves, short hemline, geometric appliqué
Colour:
Black
Last published:
February 2025
Label:
Wendy Nelson
Date:
1987
