Coat
2008 (made)
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Nixie Clothing is a children's fashion label started up by designer, Nicole Frobusch, based in Hackney, East London. The company's ethos is to use vintage or sustainable fabrics, locally sourced where possible, in the production of beautiful garments for girls aged 1-12.
During the 2000s recycling and remaking clothing has become particularly visible perhaps because of awareness of global and eco concerns but also through a desire and popularity for bespoke and vintage clothing. this coat uses recylced curtain fabric from around the 1970s and it's design with heavy fabric and bold pattern is reminiscent of women's house coats of the 1940s-70s.
During the 2000s recycling and remaking clothing has become particularly visible perhaps because of awareness of global and eco concerns but also through a desire and popularity for bespoke and vintage clothing. this coat uses recylced curtain fabric from around the 1970s and it's design with heavy fabric and bold pattern is reminiscent of women's house coats of the 1940s-70s.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton mix |
| Brief description | Girl's coat made from purple and brown patterned vintage curtain fabric, unlined, by Nixie, 2008 |
| Physical description | Unlined coat for a girl. The size is large and probably for a girl of 10-12 years old. The coat is made from two different materials, a thin plain purple cotton or cotton mix fabric form the collar and yolk and cuffs and a heavier weight floral patterned purple and rust fabric make up the main body and arms of the dress. The collar has rounded ends and five large purple plastic buttons are evenly spaced down the front single opening of the coat. The coat is slightly A-line in shape with some gentle pleats forming from under the downwardly curved yoke. The sleeves also have a slight gathered and rouched upper. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Nixie clothing / London / L' |
| Credit line | Given by Nixie Clothing |
| Summary | Nixie Clothing is a children's fashion label started up by designer, Nicole Frobusch, based in Hackney, East London. The company's ethos is to use vintage or sustainable fabrics, locally sourced where possible, in the production of beautiful garments for girls aged 1-12. During the 2000s recycling and remaking clothing has become particularly visible perhaps because of awareness of global and eco concerns but also through a desire and popularity for bespoke and vintage clothing. this coat uses recylced curtain fabric from around the 1970s and it's design with heavy fabric and bold pattern is reminiscent of women's house coats of the 1940s-70s. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.178-2009 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2010 |
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