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Mummy Linen
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The distressed nature of this ensemble, top and skirt, is inspired by the deterioration of linen wrapped around a mummified body. Olivier Rousteing produced the Egyptian-influenced collection immediately after costuming musical artist Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance, which included two ensembles inspired by Queen Nefertiti. Rousteing had resources like the Louvre Museum’s Egyptian art holdings at his disposal for research. The collection, including this <br>ensemble, is experimental, exaggerating ancient Egyptian silhouettes and motifs to develop a fresh, youthful take on Egyptomania fashion.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Dynasty 18 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1540–1296 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18 |
| Medium | linen: plain weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 289.6 x 65.4 cm (114 x 25 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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