Cruella de Vil
Evening Coat
1997 (made), 1993 (designed)
1997 (made), 1993 (designed)
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Selina Blow's dashing frock-style coats with flared skirts show her appreciation of historical tailoring. Her designs are theatrical and uncluttered, making frequent reference to the vibrant colours and fabrics of the Far East. To indicate its drama, this particular coat was named after the wicked heroine in Walt Disney's '101 Dalmations'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Cruella de Vil (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Rayon velvet with piped silk edging and hand-pressed metal buttons |
| Brief description | Rayon velvet evening 'Cruella de Vil' coat, designed by Selina Blow, Great Britain, originally designed in 1993 and remade in 1997 |
| Physical description | Grey rayon velvet evening coat with piped grey silk edging and hand-pressed metal buttons. |
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| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Production | Remade from Autumn/Winter Collection 1993 |
| Summary | Selina Blow's dashing frock-style coats with flared skirts show her appreciation of historical tailoring. Her designs are theatrical and uncluttered, making frequent reference to the vibrant colours and fabrics of the Far East. To indicate its drama, this particular coat was named after the wicked heroine in Walt Disney's '101 Dalmations'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.48-1997 |
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| Record created | September 17, 2003 |
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