63 - ISABELLE ADJANI - Costume worn by ISABELLE ADJANI in *LA DAME AUX CAMÉLIAS*, directed by ALFREDO ARIAS at the Théâtre Marigny, October 18, 2000, through January 25, 2001.

ISABELLE ADJANI - Costume worn by ISABELLE ADJANI in *LA DAME AUX CAMÉLIAS*, directed by ALFREDO ARIAS at the Théâtre Marigny, October 18, 2000, through January 25, 2001. Made of black velvet. Long sleeves cinched at the wrists with a zipper. Bare shoulders with a strap-like effect and a straight, slit neckline adorned with a white tulle cover-up. Zipper closure at the back. The fitted silhouette at the waist flares out along the length with two deep box pleats on the front. Box pleat at the back hem. Black satin lining. Undergarment consisting of a white cotton bustier with a laced closure at the back and boned edging. Large black acetate petticoat with a tarlatan interlining at the hem to add volume. Dress measurements: Bust (armpit to armpit): 49 cm Waist (flat measurement): 34 cm Length at center back: 136 cm Sleeve length: 62 cm Marking actress Isabelle Adjani’s grand return to the theater after a 17-year absence, the play—directed by Alfredo Arias and adapted by René Ceccatty—was a huge success. Costumes designed by the late Dominique Borg. Rubbed velvet, slightly faded under the armpits. The shoulder strap has been lengthened with an extra piece of fabric (likely an adaptation for the needs of the performance).