Suit
1994 (made)
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This striped cotton shirt formed part of a ‘hipster’ outfit recreated for the exhibition Streetstyle, From Sidewalk to Catwalk, 1940 to Tomorrow held at the V&A in 1994-5. The complete outfit consisted of a blue double-breasted wool suit, a satin cravat, the shirt and satin pocket handkerchief (all by Chris Ruocco Tailors); leather shoes by Rupert and braces. It reflected a style of dress worn in late 1940s/early 1950s America.
The outfit recreated the style of Bebop/Cool Cat Jazz musicians, such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, which was picked up by their white as well as black fans. It was a distinctive look combining the fashionable, roomy, double-breasted suit with distinctive accessories
The outfit recreated the style of Bebop/Cool Cat Jazz musicians, such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, which was picked up by their white as well as black fans. It was a distinctive look combining the fashionable, roomy, double-breasted suit with distinctive accessories
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wool |
| Brief description | Suit, jacket and trousers, double-breasted, blue wool, Chris Ruocco Tailors, London, Great Britain, 1994 |
| Physical description | Blue double-breasted wool suit. |
| Object history | Registered File number 1994/2223, Streetstyle exhibition 1994-1995, in the exhibition it was part of an outfit called 'Hipster USA Late 1940s/early 1950s (1994 replica)' (includes the shoes and shoe tree T.335 to C-1984, the shirt T.960-1994 and the handkerchief T.964-1994). |
| Historical context | 'USA late 1940s/early 1950s (1994 replica). Blue double-breasted wool suit, satin cravat, cotton shirt, satin pocket handkerchief, Chris Ruocco tailors; leather shoes, Rupert; braces. This outfit recreates the style of Bebop/Cool Cat jazz musicians, such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, which was picked up by their white as well as black fans. It was a distinctive look combining the fashionable, roomy, double-breasted suit with distinctive accessories. Compiled by Chris Sullivan.' Chris Ruocco Tailors (17 Fortess Road London NW5 1AD) specialise in business and dress suits, offer a bespoke service and stock a range of related accessories such as waistcoats and bow ties. |
| Summary | This striped cotton shirt formed part of a ‘hipster’ outfit recreated for the exhibition Streetstyle, From Sidewalk to Catwalk, 1940 to Tomorrow held at the V&A in 1994-5. The complete outfit consisted of a blue double-breasted wool suit, a satin cravat, the shirt and satin pocket handkerchief (all by Chris Ruocco Tailors); leather shoes by Rupert and braces. It reflected a style of dress worn in late 1940s/early 1950s America. The outfit recreated the style of Bebop/Cool Cat Jazz musicians, such as Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, which was picked up by their white as well as black fans. It was a distinctive look combining the fashionable, roomy, double-breasted suit with distinctive accessories |
| Bibliographic reference | Surfers, Soulies, Skinheads & Skaters : Subcultural Style from the Forties to the Nineties
Described in the exhibition publication, part of an outfit called 'Hipster USA Late 1940s/early 1950s (1994 replica)'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.958, 959-1994 |
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| Record created | August 7, 2007 |
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