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ca.1989 (retailed)
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Jacket of black and white fine check wool with centre-front opening and single button. There is a breast patch pocket and 2 patch pockets at the hip. The long sleeves have a single button at the cuff. The jacket is lined in black acetate and rayon mix and has shoulder pads.
[Skirt] Straight skirt of black and white checked wool with plain waistband and left-side opening of button and zip. There are 2 pockets either side. The skirt has an acetate and rayon mix lining.
[Trousers] Trousers of black and white checked wool with centre-front opening and single button with zip. They have a plain waistband and finish with turn-ups.
[Blouse] - Blouse of silk with snake skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back opening with button and loop. The sleeves are long.
[Blouse] - Blouse of silk with black, white and grey leopard skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back fly opening with buttons. The sleeves are long.
[Belt] - Black and white and grey suede, appliqued black shapes on grey ground.
[Skirt] Straight skirt of black and white checked wool with plain waistband and left-side opening of button and zip. There are 2 pockets either side. The skirt has an acetate and rayon mix lining.
[Trousers] Trousers of black and white checked wool with centre-front opening and single button with zip. They have a plain waistband and finish with turn-ups.
[Blouse] - Blouse of silk with snake skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back opening with button and loop. The sleeves are long.
[Blouse] - Blouse of silk with black, white and grey leopard skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back fly opening with buttons. The sleeves are long.
[Belt] - Black and white and grey suede, appliqued black shapes on grey ground.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | wool, acetate and rayon mix, machine sewn. Printed silk; appliqué suede. |
| Brief description | Suit of woman's jacket, skirt and trousers, black and white wool check, Yves Saint Laurent, 1989. Choice of two blouses in snake or leopard skin print; appliquéd animal pattern suede belt. |
| Physical description | Jacket of black and white fine check wool with centre-front opening and single button. There is a breast patch pocket and 2 patch pockets at the hip. The long sleeves have a single button at the cuff. The jacket is lined in black acetate and rayon mix and has shoulder pads. [Skirt] Straight skirt of black and white checked wool with plain waistband and left-side opening of button and zip. There are 2 pockets either side. The skirt has an acetate and rayon mix lining. [Trousers] Trousers of black and white checked wool with centre-front opening and single button with zip. They have a plain waistband and finish with turn-ups. [Blouse] - Blouse of silk with snake skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back opening with button and loop. The sleeves are long. [Blouse] - Blouse of silk with black, white and grey leopard skin print with boat neck. There is a centre-back fly opening with buttons. The sleeves are long. [Belt] - Black and white and grey suede, appliqued black shapes on grey ground. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Credit line | Given by Jill Ritblat |
| Other number | 276 - Ritblat catalogue |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.376:1 to 6-2000 |
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| Record created | August 10, 2000 |
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