Not currently on display at the V&A

Suit

1981 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Menswear suit jacket in striped cotton and trousers in brushed cotton. The jacket features a standing collar and elements with ruffles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton
Brief description
Menswear suit consisting of a cotton jacket and trousers, designed by Vivienne Westwood, London, England, 1981
Physical description
Menswear suit jacket in striped cotton and trousers in brushed cotton. The jacket features a standing collar and elements with ruffles.
Credit line
Given by David Barber, in memory of Rupert Michael Dolan
Object history
Registered File number 1991/2009.
Production
Autumn \ Winter Collection 1981
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.270:1 to 2-1991

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Record createdApril 9, 2009
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