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Skirt Suit

1986 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jacket of white silk with inset black scalloped cotton collar with V-neck centre-front opening and a single button fastening. There are 2 false hip pockets. The sleeves are long with a button at each cuff . The jacket is lined in polyester with shoulder pads. Straight skirt of black silk with plain waistband and left side fasteing of zip and hook. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined in black rayon. With black silk satin tube top.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Tube Top
Materials and techniques
silk, cotton, machine sewn
Brief description
Valentino, 1986. White silk jacket with black scallop detail; black silk skirt, and Lindka Cierach black satin tube top.
Physical description
Jacket of white silk with inset black scalloped cotton collar with V-neck centre-front opening and a single button fastening. There are 2 false hip pockets. The sleeves are long with a button at each cuff . The jacket is lined in polyester with shoulder pads. Straight skirt of black silk with plain waistband and left side fasteing of zip and hook. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined in black rayon. With black silk satin tube top.
Dimensions
  • Jacket length: 56cm
  • Tube top length: 34cm
  • Skirt length: 58cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
233 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.396:1 to 3-2000

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Record createdAugust 16, 2000
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