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Skirt Suit

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Nicole Farhi label means lean lines and softly tailored, elegant clothes - a distinctive formula that has won the designer a devoted clientele. Nicole Farhi's palette is a muted one and she places particular emphasis upon natural fibers. This smart jersey knit ensemble consists of interchangeable separates.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Coat
  • Skirt
Materials and techniques
Knitted wool jersey
Brief description
Knitted wool jersey coat and skirt, designed by Nicole Farhi, Great Britain, 1996
Physical description
Blue-black knitted wool jersey coat and skirt.
Production typeReady to wear
Gallery label
The Nicole Farhi label means lean lines and softly tailored, elegant clothes - a distinctive formula that has won the designer a devoted clientele. Nicole Farhi's palette is a muted one and she places particular emphasis upon natural fibres. This smart jersey knit ensemble consists of interchangeable separates.(1997)
Credit line
Given by Nicole Farhi
Object history
Worn with shirt T.53:3-1997.
Production
Autumn/Winter 1996-1997
Summary
The Nicole Farhi label means lean lines and softly tailored, elegant clothes - a distinctive formula that has won the designer a devoted clientele. Nicole Farhi's palette is a muted one and she places particular emphasis upon natural fibers. This smart jersey knit ensemble consists of interchangeable separates.
Collection
Accession number
T.53:1, 2-1997

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Record createdSeptember 4, 2003
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