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Trouser Suit

1970 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This 'Ossie Clark for Radley' design became a top seller in the early 1970s. At this time women increasingly adopted trousers both for work and leisure. Clark accents its classic cut with scalloped satin piping along the jacket front. Satin trim also embellishes the cuffs and pockets.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Crêpe
Brief description
Crêpe trouser suit, designed by Ossie Clark, made by Radley, Great Britain, 1970
Physical description
Black crêpe trouser suit with green piping.
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Mrs Enid Allen
Object history
Part of an ensemble acquired with dress and ties T.303A to C-1984.
Summary
This 'Ossie Clark for Radley' design became a top seller in the early 1970s. At this time women increasingly adopted trousers both for work and leisure. Clark accents its classic cut with scalloped satin piping along the jacket front. Satin trim also embellishes the cuffs and pockets.
Collection
Accession number
T.303&D-1984

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Record createdDecember 2, 2003
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