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Todd Oldham

Lei Ensemble

Maker

Todd Oldham (American, b. 1961), designer
Todd Oldham (American), design label

Title

Lei Ensemble

Year

Spring 1991

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Dimensions

Top: Center back length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Todd Oldham

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio

Object Number

2014.90.24ab

Type

Exhibition History

All of Everything
Todd Oldham Fashion
Apr 08, 2016 – Sep 11, 2016

Label copy

The hand-crocheted rayon bra is covered in hand-embroidered thread flowers that were trimmed and finished as patches, a feat that would have been easily achieved for 1/20 of the price by machine but without the magic that handmade objects have. I used the same edge-binding technique for the lei that wraps around the skirt and dips past the hem.

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Todd Oldham (American, b. 1961), designer
Todd Oldham (American), design label
Lei Ensemble, Spring 1991
Crocheted top with embroidered appliqué and Swarovski Aurora Borealis rhinestones; skirt with embroidery, sequins, and beads
Top: Center back length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)
Gift of the Todd Oldham Studio 2014.90.24ab

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