Jumpsuit
1997 (made)
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Traditional masculine styling is subverted by McQueen in this tailored garment, which combines emphatic shoulders and peaked lapels with softly draped fronts and flowing straight pants. The soft, pale-pink fabric is perfect for the suit's draped and loose cut. The successful marriage of apparently conradictory elements is a feature of McQueen's bold, confrontational creations. These brought the young designer rapid and widespread acknowledgement of his talent.
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Materials and techniques | Rayon twill and triacetate |
Brief description | Jumpsuit of triacetate and rayon, designed by Alexander McQueen, Great Britain, 1997 |
Physical description | Jumpsuit made of pink, maroon, shot, triacetate and rayon twill with an open cut front. |
Gallery label | Traditional masculine styling is subverted by McQueen in this tailored garment, which combines emphatic shoulders and peaked lapels with softly draped fronts and flowing straight pants. The soft, pale-pink fabric is perfect for the suit's draped and loose cut. The successful marriage of apparently contradictory elements is a feature of McQueen's bold, confrontational creations. These have brought the young designer rapid and widespread acknowledgement of his talent.(1997) |
Credit line | Given by the designer |
Production | Spring / Summer Collection 1997 |
Summary | Traditional masculine styling is subverted by McQueen in this tailored garment, which combines emphatic shoulders and peaked lapels with softly draped fronts and flowing straight pants. The soft, pale-pink fabric is perfect for the suit's draped and loose cut. The successful marriage of apparently conradictory elements is a feature of McQueen's bold, confrontational creations. These brought the young designer rapid and widespread acknowledgement of his talent. |
Bibliographic reference | De La Haye, Amy, ed. The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997, p. 206.
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Accession number | T.79-1997 |
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Record created | September 17, 2003 |
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