Ensemble
2013/14
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In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 10 parts.
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| Brief description | Man's ensemble, Valentino, Autumn/Winter 2013/14 |
| Physical description | Man's ensemble comprising of leather coat, wool jacket and trousers, cotton short, wool jumper, tie and shoes, Valentino, Autumn/Winter, 2013/2014 |
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| Gallery label | Label in the exhibition "The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014"
MAN’S ENSEMBLE
Valentino, Autumn/Winter 2013/14
Wool and leather
In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing.
(05/04/2014 - 27/07/2014) |
| Credit line | Donated by Valentino Spa |
| Summary | In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing. |
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| Accession number | T.17:1 to 8-2014 |
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| Record created | February 20, 2014 |
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