Not on display

Ensemble

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Guild, Shirin (designer)
Place of origin
Great Britain (designed)

Shirin Guild’s clothing envelops the body with designs based upon the squares and T-shapes of traditional Iranian and Japanese clothing. This layered linen ensemble in a muted palette draws upon both sources. The jacket derives from the kimono and the design of the trousers, with its distinctive front panel, is inspired by the clothing of Iranian peasant woman, who wear skirts of their trousers for warmth.

Object details

Categories
Fashion
Womenswear
Textiles
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Ensemble
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Vest
  • Jacket
  • Jacket
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Linen
Linen (Material)
Brief description
Ensemble comprising a linen vest, two linen jackets, and linen trousers, designed by Shirin Guild, Britain, 1996
Physical description
Light brown linen vest; two striped linen jackets; linen trousers; loose and layered shape.
Gallery label
(1997)
Shirin Guild envelops the body with designs based upon the squares and T-shapes of traditional Iranian and Japanese clothing. This layered linen ensemble in a muted palette draws upon both sources. The jacket derives from the kimono and the design of the trousers, with its distinctive front panel, is inspired by the clothing of Iranian peasant women, who wear skirts over their trousers for warmth.
Credit line
Given by the designer
Object history
Registered File number 1996/367.
Production
Spring/summer 1996 collection.
Summary
Shirin Guild’s clothing envelops the body with designs based upon the squares and T-shapes of traditional Iranian and Japanese clothing. This layered linen ensemble in a muted palette draws upon both sources. The jacket derives from the kimono and the design of the trousers, with its distinctive front panel, is inspired by the clothing of Iranian peasant woman, who wear skirts of their trousers for warmth.
Bibliographic reference
De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London : V&A Publications, 1997 plate 70
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.132:1 to 4-1996

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Record createdSeptember 4, 2003
Record URL
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