Skirt Suit
early 1970s (designed)
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Suit made of grey wool jacket and skirt with black velvet trimmings.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Machine stitched grey wool and black velvet |
Brief description | Suit, grey wool skirt and jacket with black velvet trimmings, designed by Ungaro in Paris, made in Italy, early 1970s |
Physical description | Suit made of grey wool jacket and skirt with black velvet trimmings. |
Production type | Ready to wear |
Credit line | Given by Christiane Dupont-Nangle |
Object history | Historical significance: This suit shows Ungaro's tailoring skills which he gained firstly with his father then at Balenciaga's. It is an example of Ungaro's philosophy that dress should be understated and serve only to enhance the wearer's body. |
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Accession number | T.918:1, 2-2000 |
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Record created | November 24, 2000 |
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