Not currently on display at the V&A

Skirt

1972 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Black crêpe skirt printed with repeating Art Deco Revival geometric motif in white and red, the skirt with two pleats either side and side front fastening waistband, with red detail buttons going down the side front of the skirt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed crêpe
Brief description
Skirt, part of an ensemble with a T-shirt, printed crêpe, designed by Lee Bender for Bus Stop, Great Britain, ca. 1972.
Physical description
Black crêpe skirt printed with repeating Art Deco Revival geometric motif in white and red, the skirt with two pleats either side and side front fastening waistband, with red detail buttons going down the side front of the skirt.
Dimensions
  • Length: 82cm
  • Waist circumference: 64cm
Production typeReady to wear
Marks and inscriptions
'BUS STOP / BY LEE BENDER' (Label at waist)
Credit line
Given by the designer
Object history
Worn with a tight-fitting crimson cotton jersey T-shirt with deep V neckline and elbow-length sleeves (T.321-1993).

Registered File number 1993/1206.
Associated object
T.321-1993 (Ensemble)
Collection
Accession number
T.322-1993

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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