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Skirt Suit

early 1990s (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

[Jacket] Jacket of woven linen and cotton with foliage and flower motif in green and rust on a black ground. It has a turn-down collar with V-neck and single button fastening and 2 pockets. The jacket is partially lined with black acetate and has shoulder pads.
[Skirt] Skirt of matching material, short and straight with centre-back zip and hook fastening. There is a short centre-back vent.
[Top] Orange linen sleeveless blouse with round neck and centre-front button opening. There are 2 patch breast pockets.
[Shoes]Light brown suede court shoes, medium stacked heel.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Top
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Linen and cotton blend, linen, suede, machine sewn
Brief description
Loewe. Linen-blend jacket and skirt in rust, green and black floral print, with orange linen top. Worn with shoes of light brown suede, Maud Frizon, early 1990s.
Physical description
[Jacket] Jacket of woven linen and cotton with foliage and flower motif in green and rust on a black ground. It has a turn-down collar with V-neck and single button fastening and 2 pockets. The jacket is partially lined with black acetate and has shoulder pads.
[Skirt] Skirt of matching material, short and straight with centre-back zip and hook fastening. There is a short centre-back vent.
[Top] Orange linen sleeveless blouse with round neck and centre-front button opening. There are 2 patch breast pockets.
[Shoes]Light brown suede court shoes, medium stacked heel.
Dimensions
  • Shoe length: 26cm
  • Jacket length: 64cm
  • Skirt length: 57cm
  • Top length: 54cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
T.456:1 to 5-2000

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Record createdAugust 25, 2000
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