Gown worn by Lisa Fischer

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Red and black beaded gown designed by Tony Chase and worn by Lisa Fischer in performances with Luther Vandross. The body of the gown is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The neckline has a small triangular cutout. There is black nylon mesh covering the upper chest and collar bone area. The neckline and the mesh have black and clear beading on it. The sleeves have shoulder pads inside. The shoulders, bodice, hips, and the forearm section of the sleeves have geometric designs in black and clear beads. The sleeves have red zippers starting at the wrists. The hips have a peplum going around them. It has pointed flaps of varying sizes. The reverse side of the peplum is lined in red. There are several areas on the skirt where the red beads are missing.

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