Jane Régny
Evening dress
Nude satin back crepe
Circa 1931, France
Museum purchase, 2008.46.2

The intricately pleated panels of Jane Régny’s evening dress invite viewers to take a closer look at the design—and thus the wearer. Nude-toned silk fabrics were especially popular for evening gowns in the 1930s, and when combined with the sensual drape of the bias cut, these dresses almost seem to be extensions of the skin.