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Brace

1985 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

John Galliano is celebrated for his ingenious approach to fashion. He is a fantasist, inspired by historical dress and by myth. He studied in London at Central Saint Martins, and now has his own label, but is also the designer for Christian Dior. This interpretation of the suit reveals his ability to manipulate cloth into unusual shapes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton over elastic and printed
Brief description
Brace of cotton over elastic, designed by John Galliano, Great Britain, 1985
Physical description
Brace of cotton over elastic, with a black and red floral print and with two buttons.
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Bouke de Vries
Object history
Registered File number 1989/501
Subject depicted
Summary
John Galliano is celebrated for his ingenious approach to fashion. He is a fantasist, inspired by historical dress and by myth. He studied in London at Central Saint Martins, and now has his own label, but is also the designer for Christian Dior. This interpretation of the suit reveals his ability to manipulate cloth into unusual shapes.
Collection
Accession number
T.224D-1989

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Record createdNovember 8, 2010
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