Coat
ca. 1995 (made)
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Alexander McQueen, regarded as one of the most innovative designers of the 20th century, used raw emotion and theatricality backed by precise tailoring and attention to detail to push the boundaries of the fashion world. This coat captures McQueen's romanticism with its vibrant hue and rustic embroidery in addition to highlighting his construction skills with its crisp tailored lines.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cashmere blend and embroidery |
| Brief description | Coat, periwinkle blue cashmere blend coat with tan embroidery, Alexander McQueen, designed in England, made in Italy, ca. 1995. |
| Physical description | Long, periwinkle blue cashmere blend coat with mandarin collar. Seven black buttons from neckline to waist close centre front. Two side front pockets with flaps. Tan embroidery on front left gore along hemline and up centre front to the waist line depicting rustic leaves and flowers. Tailored princess darts in back and centre back gore for flare. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mark Reed |
| Summary | Alexander McQueen, regarded as one of the most innovative designers of the 20th century, used raw emotion and theatricality backed by precise tailoring and attention to detail to push the boundaries of the fashion world. This coat captures McQueen's romanticism with its vibrant hue and rustic embroidery in addition to highlighting his construction skills with its crisp tailored lines. |
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| Accession number | T.33-2011 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2011 |
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