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Waistcoat and Skirt

1991 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two-piece outfit comprising of a miniskirt and long waistcoat. Sequins covering base fabric.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Waistcoat
  • Miniskirt
Materials and techniques
Sequins covering base fabric, lined, with elastic, brass and crochet openwork mesh
Brief description
Two-piece outfit comprising of a miniskirt and long waistcoat, designed by Val Piriou, London, 1991.
Physical description
Two-piece outfit comprising of a miniskirt and long waistcoat. Sequins covering base fabric.
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'VAL PIRIOU LONDON' (Signature label in skirt waist and waistcoat neck, also on hanging loops)
Credit line
Given by Marie-Paule Piriou in memory of her daughter
Production
Spring-Summer 1991

Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.224:1, 2-1998

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Record createdFebruary 21, 2007
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