Skirt suit

Physical description

Blue and white checked wool suit comprising a fitted jacket with a notched hem, and a full and stiffened skirt. With blue silk grosgrain bows.

Place of Origin

Great Britain, UK (made)

Date

1948 (made)

Artist/maker

Rahvis (designer)

Materials and Techniques

Wool and grosgrain

Descriptive line

Woollen jacket and skirt, designed by Rahvis, Great Britain, 1948

Exhibition History

The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997 (Victoria and Albert Museum 06/03/1997-27/07/1997)

Labels and date

This chic two-piece and its attractive owner received many approving remarks and envious glances at Ascot. Wedge-soled sandals and a wide-brimmed hat trimmed with a perky bunch of red cherries completed the ensemble. The fitted jacket with a tiny waist has edgings, buttons and a tailored bow in navy grosgrain. The hem is notched to accommodate the curve of the hips. The full, stiffened skirt has wide pleats which fall from a deep yoke. [1997]

Production Note

Attribution note: This suit was worn with wedge-soled sandals and a wide brimmed hat at Ascot.

Materials

Wool (textile); Grosgrain

Categories

Fashion; Women's clothes

Production Type

Haute couture

Collection code

T&F