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Suit

1998 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gianni Versace (1946-1997) was an Italian fashion designer who built his business into a conglomerate of internationally recognised fashion lables for men and women. Though his womenswear gained much press attention in the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to celebrity clients such as Princess Diana and model Elizabeth Hurley, Versace's menswear was equally notable. He created a glamorous and colourful menswear wardrobes which often featured bold prints, vibrant colours and gold-studded accessories. This cream wool ensemble, complete with detachable fur collar, typifies Versace's sartorial offerings for the braver male.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Coat
  • Collar
  • Trousers
  • Shirt
Brief description
Suit, cream wool coat and trousers, cream fur collar, Gianni Versace, Italy, 1998.
Physical description
Cream wool coat with fur trim, cream wool trousers, white shirt.
Credit line
Given by Mark Reed
Summary
Gianni Versace (1946-1997) was an Italian fashion designer who built his business into a conglomerate of internationally recognised fashion lables for men and women. Though his womenswear gained much press attention in the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to celebrity clients such as Princess Diana and model Elizabeth Hurley, Versace's menswear was equally notable. He created a glamorous and colourful menswear wardrobes which often featured bold prints, vibrant colours and gold-studded accessories. This cream wool ensemble, complete with detachable fur collar, typifies Versace's sartorial offerings for the braver male.
Collection
Accession number
T.32:3-2011

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Record createdMarch 8, 2011
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