Shirt
ca. 1980 (made)
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The most influential fashion designer of the late 1940s and 1950s, Christian Dior (1905-1957) dominated fashion after the Second World War with the hourglass silhouette of his voluptuous New Look. He also defined a new business model in the post-war fashion industry by establishing Dior as a global brand across a wide range of products. Eventually, menswear was added to this list.
This white cotton dress shirt was given to the Victoria and Albert Museum by Sir Roy Strong, as part of a navy pinstripe three-piece Tommy Nutter suit. An author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and from 1974 to 1987, Director and Secretary of the V & A, Sir Roy was a high-profile figure renowned for his sartorial flair. Sir Roy tended to wear the suit for public and formal occasions in his capacity as Museum Director.
This white cotton dress shirt was given to the Victoria and Albert Museum by Sir Roy Strong, as part of a navy pinstripe three-piece Tommy Nutter suit. An author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and from 1974 to 1987, Director and Secretary of the V & A, Sir Roy was a high-profile figure renowned for his sartorial flair. Sir Roy tended to wear the suit for public and formal occasions in his capacity as Museum Director.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton |
| Brief description | White cotton dress shirt, Christian Dior, ca. 1985, designed in France. |
| Physical description | White cotton dress shirt with buttoned cuffs. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Roy Strong |
| Object history | This object was given to the museum by Sir Roy Strong, who from 1974-1987 acted as Director and Secretary of the Victoria & Albert Museum. The garment was worn under a navy-blue wool three-piece suit designed by Tommy Nutter and was donated as part of the ensemble, along with a floral silk handkerchief by Christian Dior. |
| Summary | The most influential fashion designer of the late 1940s and 1950s, Christian Dior (1905-1957) dominated fashion after the Second World War with the hourglass silhouette of his voluptuous New Look. He also defined a new business model in the post-war fashion industry by establishing Dior as a global brand across a wide range of products. Eventually, menswear was added to this list. This white cotton dress shirt was given to the Victoria and Albert Museum by Sir Roy Strong, as part of a navy pinstripe three-piece Tommy Nutter suit. An author, broadcaster, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery and from 1974 to 1987, Director and Secretary of the V & A, Sir Roy was a high-profile figure renowned for his sartorial flair. Sir Roy tended to wear the suit for public and formal occasions in his capacity as Museum Director. |
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| Accession number | T.23:4-2006 |
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| Record created | July 12, 2007 |
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