Collection item
Miss Universe national costume design sketches
This is the original drawing for the national costume to be worn by Lorraine Downes at the Miss Universe competition in 1983. The image shows two gowns with the one on the left being chosen. The sleek white sheath had a decorative spray of kowhai flowers on the shoulder. The designer, Dawn McGowan, gave this drawing to Enid in the 1980s, when they were colleagues at the Costume Design Department at TVNZ, Auckland.
Details
Credit:
Courtesy of Enid Eiriksson
Copyright:
Photo © Dawn McGowan, All rights reserved.
Designer:
Dawn McGowan
Garment type:
Evening gown
Colour:
White, yellow
Date:
1983