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1979 (made)
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Place of origin

Turquoise wool dress and leggings paired with a red and white padded nylon jacket. Accessorised with a Superman belt, red plastic Mickey Mouse sunglasses, and green leather boots with crepe soles.


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Brief description
1979, British, Koshino, Michiko. Turquoise wool; Mishiko (part of an ensemble).
Physical description
Turquoise wool dress and leggings paired with a red and white padded nylon jacket. Accessorised with a Superman belt, red plastic Mickey Mouse sunglasses, and green leather boots with crepe soles.
Production typeReady to wear
Object history
The complete ensemble was donated in 1979 with a customised Adel Rootstein mannequin specially made for the purpose of modelling it. This was part of a group of 25 such total ensembles donated in 1979.

Historical significance: This extraordinary ensemble is of a type that rarely survives complete. It reflects "funky" young style of the period, with novelty accessories of a cheap & cheerful nature.
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Collection
Accession number
T.265-1980

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Record createdAugust 16, 2007
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