Cardigan
c1974 (manufactured)
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This striking machine-knitted cardigan was created by Missoni in 1974. Founded by Ottavio Missoni in 1953, Missoni became internationally recognised for their beautiful machine-knits for both men and women in densely patterned rich colour palettes. While the garments were machine-knitted, Ottavio Missoni said they were intended to have a 'handmade look' about them. He wore a version of this cardigan himself. Ottavio and his wife Rosita were also equal partners in every aspect of their family-owned and run business.
In 1974, the year this cardigan was made, the Fashion Museum in Bath acquired male and female ensembles by Missoni to represent the Dress of the Year. This was the first time that the Dress of the Year chose men's and women's looks from the same designer.
In 1974, the year this cardigan was made, the Fashion Museum in Bath acquired male and female ensembles by Missoni to represent the Dress of the Year. This was the first time that the Dress of the Year chose men's and women's looks from the same designer.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool and acrylic machine knit and machine sewn |
| Physical description | A man's cardigan with turn-down collar and six buttons down the front. It has long sleeves with button cuffs and two patch pockets. Orange, gold, jade green, brown, beige, and black yarns have been machine knit in an intricate design of horizontal stripes and patterns |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Gallery label | Label for the exhibition: "The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014"
MAN’S CARDIGAN
Missoni, 1974
Wool
Missoni’s initial design process involves plotting out the vibrant patterns by hand. Although the garments are machine-made, they have (in Ottavio Missoni’s words) ‘a handmade look about them’. The man’s cardigan displayed here – a similar design is worn by Ottavio Missoni in the accompanying photograph – typifies the informal knitted alternative to the tailored jacket that was popular in the 1970s.
GIVEN BY THE HON. MRS JOHN NORTH
V&A: T.1087-2000(05/04/2014-27/07/2014) |
| Credit line | Given by The Hon. Mrs. John North |
| Summary | This striking machine-knitted cardigan was created by Missoni in 1974. Founded by Ottavio Missoni in 1953, Missoni became internationally recognised for their beautiful machine-knits for both men and women in densely patterned rich colour palettes. While the garments were machine-knitted, Ottavio Missoni said they were intended to have a 'handmade look' about them. He wore a version of this cardigan himself. Ottavio and his wife Rosita were also equal partners in every aspect of their family-owned and run business. In 1974, the year this cardigan was made, the Fashion Museum in Bath acquired male and female ensembles by Missoni to represent the Dress of the Year. This was the first time that the Dress of the Year chose men's and women's looks from the same designer. |
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| Accession number | T.1087-2000 |
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| Record created | November 22, 2000 |
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