Statement Pieces

Archival Douglas Hannant SS 2001 Crinkled Silk Runway Set

$485

Known for dressing the conservative Park Avenue elite, this rare collection marked a brief, brilliant moment where Hannant leaned into fluid, provocative sensuality—and we are entirely obsessed Spring/Summer 2001 catches him in a looser register: fluid, sensual, and much less interested in behaving. The silhouette walked the runway in a different colorway. This is the rust-burgundy version, cut in featherweight crinkled silk with an earthy mineral print that catches light without turning shiny. The top is a plunging backless halter, labeled size 2, with extra-long ties that can wrap the waist. The trouser is labeled size 4, wide through the leg, partially lined through the upper body, and finished with the same soft graphic surface. Together, they give the full editorial read. Separately, they are far more useful than a runway reference has any right to be. Wear the set with a low heel and nothing fussy. Add a jacket only if the room requires plausible deniability.

Era

Spring/Summer 2001

Construction

Complete two-piece set in crinkled silk. Plunging backless halter top with size 2 label, extra-long waist ties, and dark lower-edge piping. Matching size 4 wide-leg trouser with wrap tie, partial upper lining, fluid leg, and rust-burgundy tonal runway print.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. Crinkle, sheerness, and tonal variation are part of the textile character. Dry clean recommended.

Measurements

Top: about 29 in across lower edge and about 25 in from neckline/shoulder area to hem. Trouser: waist about 15 in flat, inseam about 23-24 in, rise about 10-11 in. Labels show top size 2 and pant size 4.

Source

Douglas Hannant label. Spring/Summer 2001 Ready-to-Wear runway reference: firstVIEW Look 92 / ImageID 876487. The silhouette walked the runway in a different colorway; this listing is for the rust-burgundy colorway shown here.

Care

Dry clean recommended.