Jumpsuit
2011 (made)
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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
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk and polyester |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | T.103-2011 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2011 |
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