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2013/14
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 10 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Trousers
  • Coat
  • Belt
  • Collar
  • Shirt
  • Jumper
  • Tie
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Man's ensemble, Valentino, Autumn/Winter 2013/14
Physical description
Man's ensemble comprising of leather coat, wool jacket and trousers, cotton short, wool jumper, tie and shoes, Valentino, Autumn/Winter, 2013/2014
Dimensions
    Nape 20cm, nape to waist 45cm, waist 90 cm, wrist circum 28cm, sleeve length 66cm, back across 51cm, nape to bottom jacket back 73cm, trouser waist 80cm, waist to crotch 26cm, outside leg 115 cm, inside leg 90cm, hem circum 39cm sleeve length 66cm, back across 51cm nape to bottom jacket back 73cm trouser waist 80cm waist to crotch 26cm outside leg 115 cm inside leg 90cm
    Gallery label
    Label in the exhibition "The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014" MAN’S ENSEMBLE Valentino, Autumn/Winter 2013/14 Wool and leather In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing. (05/04/2014 - 27/07/2014)
    Credit line
    Donated by Valentino Spa
    Summary
    In 2008, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli became head designers at Valentino. Chiuri and Piccioli’s emphasis on fine materials and precise construction has won praise both from Valentino’s couture clients and its menswear followers. In this collection, the designers referenced both Britain’s tailoring tradition in their use of Black Watch tartan, and Italian leather detailing.
    Collection
    Accession number
    T.17:1 to 8-2014

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    Record createdFebruary 20, 2014
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