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Ensemble
1979 (made)
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Evening suit comprising top and trousers designed by Victor Alan Herbert. The textile was designed by Herbert and woven by Beau Valette in Lyon and hand painted in Paris.
The suit is accesorised with a pair of earrings, shoes designed by Kenzo and a silk scarf.
The suit is accesorised with a pair of earrings, shoes designed by Kenzo and a silk scarf.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | silk velvet with lurex threads, hand painted, velvet shoes and Macclesfield silk scarf |
| Brief description | Woman's evening ensemble (top and trousers), purple chenille and lurex, designed by Victor Alan Herbert, 1979, England. Accesoried with gold & dimante earrings, purple velvet shoes by Kenzo and a Macclesfield-woven silk scarf. |
| Physical description | Purple silk velvet and lurex evening pyjamas, hand painted in Paris, accessorised with gold & diamanté earrings, purple velvet shoes, and a Macclesfield-woven silk scarf |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Object history | The complete ensemble was donated in 1979 with a customised Adel Rootstein mannequin specially made for the purpose of modelling it. This was part of a group of 25 such total ensembles donated in 1979. The suit is accesorized with a pair of shoes designed by Kenzo, under the 'Jungle Jap' label. Kenzo Takada (b.1939) is a Japanese designer and founder of the Kenzo label. Born in Japan, he studied fashion at Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo before moving to Paris in 1965. Takada opened his first store, Jungle Jap, in 1970 at 43 Galerie Vivienne. The label was later re-branded as Kenzo, as the term 'Jap' is considered offensive. |
| Production | Designed by Victor Alan Herbert for Alana Stewart. A few of the same design were created. |
| Summary | Evening suit comprising top and trousers designed by Victor Alan Herbert. The textile was designed by Herbert and woven by Beau Valette in Lyon and hand painted in Paris. The suit is accesorised with a pair of earrings, shoes designed by Kenzo and a silk scarf. |
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| Accession number | T.241-1980 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2007 |
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