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Interchangeable Outfit

1989 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

[Jacket] Jacket of burnt orange linen with turn-down collar and V-neck with button opening at centre-front. There are 2 hip pockets and 1 false breast pocket. The sleeves are long with 3 buttons at cuff. The jacket is lined with orange acetate and has shoulder pads.
[Skirt] Straight skirt in burnt orange linen with zip opening at left side. There is an adjustment buckle and strap at centre-back and a waistcoat style vent at centre-back waist and hem. The skirt is lined in orange acetate.
[Shorts] Shorts of burnt orange linen with centre-front button and zip opening and 2 pockets either side. They finish in turn-ups.
[Trousers] Trousers of burnt orange linen with plain waistband with adjustable waist strap centre-back. There is an opening on left side with 2 buttons and zip.
With multi-coloured cotton scarf and woven cotton belt


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Shorts
  • Trousers
  • Belt
  • Scarf
Materials and techniques
linen, acetate, machine sewn
Brief description
Suit, woman's jacket, skirt, trousers and shorts, orange linen, Kenzo, 1989
Physical description
[Jacket] Jacket of burnt orange linen with turn-down collar and V-neck with button opening at centre-front. There are 2 hip pockets and 1 false breast pocket. The sleeves are long with 3 buttons at cuff. The jacket is lined with orange acetate and has shoulder pads.
[Skirt] Straight skirt in burnt orange linen with zip opening at left side. There is an adjustment buckle and strap at centre-back and a waistcoat style vent at centre-back waist and hem. The skirt is lined in orange acetate.
[Shorts] Shorts of burnt orange linen with centre-front button and zip opening and 2 pockets either side. They finish in turn-ups.
[Trousers] Trousers of burnt orange linen with plain waistband with adjustable waist strap centre-back. There is an opening on left side with 2 buttons and zip.
With multi-coloured cotton scarf and woven cotton belt
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Associated object
T.410-2000 (Ensemble)
Other number
281 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.402:1 to 6-2000

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Record createdAugust 17, 2000
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