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Jumper and Trousers.

mid 1980s (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jumper of dark purple wool with ribbed neck and cuffs. Ribbed body seamed to shape yoke. There are shoulder pads.
Worn with black wool trousers with high waistband, and left zip and button fastenings. There are slit pockets at side and adjustable tabs and buckle at back. The legs end in turn-ups. The trousers are lined with viscose to the knee.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jumper
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
wool, machine knitted; wool lined with viscose.
Brief description
Yves Saint Laurent, mid 1980s. Dark purple wool jumper and black trousers.
Physical description
Jumper of dark purple wool with ribbed neck and cuffs. Ribbed body seamed to shape yoke. There are shoulder pads.
Worn with black wool trousers with high waistband, and left zip and button fastenings. There are slit pockets at side and adjustable tabs and buckle at back. The legs end in turn-ups. The trousers are lined with viscose to the knee.
Dimensions
  • Jumper length: 64cm
  • Trousers length: 101cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Associated object
T.366-2000 (Ensemble)
Other number
206 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.439:1,2-2000

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Record createdAugust 23, 2000
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