Meg Randell
Head of Department
Paris Jewels / IRIS VAN HERPEN ROBE AETERNUS Portée par Gabrielle Union lors du Met Gala de 2021
Sold for €50,000
Head of Department
Auction Administrator
IRIS VAN HERPEN: THE 'AETERNUS' GOWN
Worn by Gabrielle Union at the 2021 Met Gala
Translucent white 'liquid' fabric spheres, with silver reflective outline
To be sold with the original sketches, signed by Iris Van Herpen, and two tickets to the July 4th 2022 Iris Van Herpen show
American actress Gabrielle Union wore this custom-designed gown to the Met Gala at the Costume Institute Benefit in 2021.
The 'Aeternus' Gown is composed of over 10,000 spheres, cut and
layered in size gradients from a translucent white 'liquid' fabric and laser
cut with a fine silver reflective outline. The spheres are then
handstitched individually to create a seamless and multilevel optical illusion
from which three-dimensional waves flare out weightlessly.
The delicate and most intricate handwork took over 1,400 hours
of making alone.
All proceed will be donated in support of the Amazon Conservation Association
and Rainforest Trust Foundation.
Amazon Conservation Association
www.amazonconservation.org
Rainforest Trust Foundation
www.rainforesttrust.org
Please note that this lot is to be sold without Buyer's Premium