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1983 (made)
Artist/Maker
McLaren, Malcolm (designer)
Vivienne Westwood (designer)
Place of origin
Great Britain (designed)
Italy (manufactured)

Sleeveless, red nylon top with white elastic panels at collar, hem and down sides.


Object details

Categories
Gender and Sexuality
The Michael and Gerlinde Costiff Costume Collection
Object type
Top
Materials and techniques
Nylon and elasticised cotton
Nylon
Cotton
Brief description
Top, f, red nylon, Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood, Britain, 'Hypnos' collection, a/w 1983.
Physical description
Sleeveless, red nylon top with white elastic panels at collar, hem and down sides.
Dimensions
  • At bust circumference: 80cm
  • Length: 60cm
  • Weight: 0.3kg
Marks and inscriptions
'Made in Italy' (Label; English)
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support and assistance from the Friends of the V&A, the Elsbeth Evans Trust, and the Dorothy Hughes Bequest
Production
'Hypnos' collection (autumn / winter)
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.165-2002

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Record createdNovember 7, 2002
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O69527/top-mclaren-malcolm/
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