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Mud
Vivienne Westwood, born 1941 - Enlarge image
Mud
- Object:
Bra
- Place of origin:
UK (made)
- Date:
1982 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Vivienne Westwood, born 1941 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Synthetic satin, cotton and leather
- Credit Line:
Given by Mr Patrick Moore
- Museum number:
T.238-1985
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Bra of brown synthetic satin, cotton and leather.
Place of Origin
UK (made)
Date
1982 (made)
Artist/maker
Vivienne Westwood, born 1941 (designer)
Materials and Techniques
Synthetic satin, cotton and leather
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997.
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 1950s-style satin bra was designed to be worn over a rough wool tunic top. Westwood's controversial use of underwear as outwear has greatly influenced other designers and consumer tastes. Many lingerie ranges now work as both underwear and outwear. [1997]
Production Note
Autumn/Winter Collection
Materials
Cotton (textile); Leather; Synthetic satin
Categories
Fashion; Leather; Women's clothes
Collection code
T&F
