item details
Name'Trappings' outfit, dress, possum fur stole, top, cardigan and hat
ProductionDNA Clothing Ltd; designer; 2001; New Zealand
Doris de Pont; designer; 2001; New Zealand
Adrienne Foote; designer; 2001; New Zealand
Doris de Pont; designer; 2001; New Zealand
Adrienne Foote; designer; 2001; New Zealand
Classificationoutfits
Materialsfur, polyamide, rayon, wool, felt, satin, plastic, feather, wire, paper
Materials SummaryDress - polyamide (nylon), screen-printed; stole - possum fur; cardigan - New Zealand Merino wool, top - viscose (rayon) georgette, screen-printed [discharged print].
Techniquesmachine sewing, screen printing
DimensionsOverall: 0mm (width), 660mm (height), 0mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH016687
Credit linePurchased 2010
Overview
Fashion designer Doris De Pont and textile designer Adrienne Foote collaborated to create an outfit inspired by wildlife. The fabric saves a feather or two, while the boa is made of possum fur.
Introduced into New Zealand, possums are considered pests because they threaten native forests and birdlife. Their fur is not greatly valued compared to luxury furs such as mink and sable.