Ensemble
1988 (retailed)
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The jacket of red tartan silk has a centre-front V-neck opening which fastens with a single mother-of-pearl button. It has long sleeves with matching buttons on the cuffs and 2 false pockets at the waist. 2 decorative straps with a button on each decorate the back waist. The sleeveless top of faux leopard skin printed silk has a centre-front V-neck opening to waist with button fastenings.The waistband is elasticated. The full skirt of faux leopard skin silk chiffon has two layers and a deep elasticated waistband. The alternative skirt is straight cut, in a cotton-polyester mix with a centre-back opening with zip, and 2 side pockets. At the centre-back, a vent, mounted by a single button decorates the hem. The skirt is lined with silk.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | silk, chiffon, cotton, polyester |
| Brief description | Skirt suit ensemble, Valentino, 1988. Red tartan silk jacket with leopardskin print skirt and top, alternative black skirt |
| Physical description | The jacket of red tartan silk has a centre-front V-neck opening which fastens with a single mother-of-pearl button. It has long sleeves with matching buttons on the cuffs and 2 false pockets at the waist. 2 decorative straps with a button on each decorate the back waist. The sleeveless top of faux leopard skin printed silk has a centre-front V-neck opening to waist with button fastenings.The waistband is elasticated. The full skirt of faux leopard skin silk chiffon has two layers and a deep elasticated waistband. The alternative skirt is straight cut, in a cotton-polyester mix with a centre-back opening with zip, and 2 side pockets. At the centre-back, a vent, mounted by a single button decorates the hem. The skirt is lined with silk. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Gallery label | Jill loved the combination of tartan and animal prints which she saw as a witty Italian interpretation of the impressive tartans and protective animal skins worn by drummers in Scottish military bands. The cropped jacket resembles mess uniform - its tailored precision and geometric check contrasts with the imitation leopard print and soft lines of the gathered skirt and matching top. A straw boater by Janet James completed the ensemble, which was worn at Ascot.(2008) |
| Credit line | Given by Jill Ritblat |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| Associated object | t.265-2011 (Ensemble) |
| Other number | 264 - Ritblat catalogue |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.323:1 to 4-2000 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2000 |
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