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Jumpsuit

2011 (made)
Artist/Maker
McCartney, Stella (designer)
Place of origin
Italy (made)
London (designed)

Jumpsuit, all in one made from stiff polyester and silk mix. The bodice has a black silk panel at the front which is embroidered with pink, blue and green flowers and a mesh panel at the back. The dress is sleeveless with four popper fastenings on the left shoulder and a zip down the left hand side. The waist band has a hook and eye fastening on the left hand side. The trousers fall from a fitted waist into full wide legs, pleated both front and back with slit pockets on each side.

Object details

Category
Europeana Fashion Project
Object type
Jumpsuit
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk and polyester
Silk (Textile)
Polyester
Embroidered
Brief description
Jumpsuit, embroidered silk and polyester, designed by Stella McCartney, Italy, 2011
Physical description
Jumpsuit, all in one made from stiff polyester and silk mix. The bodice has a black silk panel at the front which is embroidered with pink, blue and green flowers and a mesh panel at the back. The dress is sleeveless with four popper fastenings on the left shoulder and a zip down the left hand side. The waist band has a hook and eye fastening on the left hand side. The trousers fall from a fitted waist into full wide legs, pleated both front and back with slit pockets on each side.
Dimensions
  • Waist circumference: 67cm
  • Length: 168cm
  • Bust circumference: 76cm
  • Hem width: 88cm
  • Waist width: 32cm
  • Bust width: 40cm
Marks and inscriptions
Stella McCartney Made in Italy 38 Composition: Fabric One 100% Silk Fabric Two 75% Polyester 25% Silk
Gallery label
An example of so-called 'red carpet dressing' is actress Annette Bening's choice of Stella McCartney to wear to the New York Film Critics Circle Awards in January 2011. Because the red carpet's paparazzi-lined path leaves little room for misjudgement, today's celebrities dress with particular care. While Bening's selection is quiet, it is not entirely conventional.
Although this appears to be a full length gown, it ism in fact, a jumpsuit. The extremely wide trouser legs feature pockets, a thoughtful and practical addition. The bodice's delicate floral embroidery softens this somewhat sombre design.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.103-2011

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Record createdMarch 2, 2011
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1193272/jumpsuit-mccartney-stella/
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