Taupe Swarovski crystal-beaded mermaid gown worn by Jennifer Hudson: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

A taupe-colored strapless mermaid gown worn by Jennifer Hudson and designed by Randi Rahm. The bodice and upper skirt are form-fitting and covered in Swarovski crystal beading. The mermaid skirt is made from plain taupe tulle and flares out with a hemline that grazes the floor. Thin taupe satin ribbon is stitched around the waist and above where the skirt flares out. It is wrapped around the dress in a criss cross pattern. The ribbon at the waist has a small bow at the center front.

Materials, dates and provenance

• Date: 2011
• Designed by: Randi Rahm, American, born 1970
• Worn by: Jennifer Kate Hudson, American, born 1981
• Type: evening dresses
• Medium: tulle, satin, and crystal beads
• Dimensions: H x W: 59 1/16 × 14 9/16 in. (150 × 37 cm)
• Topic: African American
• Topic: Actors
• Topic: Clothing and dress
• Topic: Fashion
• Topic: Rhythm and blues (Music)
• Topic: Singers (Musicians)
• Object number: 2021.102.9
• Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
• Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Sources and reuse

Catalogue descriptions and facts adapted from National Museum of African American History and Culture through the Smithsonian's official Open Access dataset. This record explicitly marks its metadata CC0 1.0; formatting and selection have been changed. The underlying object's rights statement is: © Randi Rahm Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.