Ensemble
2013 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This menswear ensemble of black wool top and shorts and leather boots is typical of the cross-pollination of menswear and womenswear elements in Jonathan Anderson’s designs. Here he includes feminine ruffles and knee-high boots in an ensemble for men.
Anderson has received much critical acclaim for the androgynous aesthetic he creates, which explores the relationship between masculinity and femininity.
Jonathan Anderson is an internationally renowned and award-winning designer, instrumental in reintroducing a minimalist aesthetic to fashion in recent years. He is fêted as one of London’s most innovative and forward-thinking designers.
Anderson has received much critical acclaim for the androgynous aesthetic he creates, which explores the relationship between masculinity and femininity.
Jonathan Anderson is an internationally renowned and award-winning designer, instrumental in reintroducing a minimalist aesthetic to fashion in recent years. He is fêted as one of London’s most innovative and forward-thinking designers.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | wool and leather |
| Brief description | Ensemble of black, long-sleeved top, shorts with flounce and knee-high boots. JW Anderson A/W 2013. |
| Physical description | Man's ensemble of black, long-sleeved top, shorts with flounce and knee-high boots. JW Anderson A/W 2013. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Gallery label | MINIMALISM IN MENSWEAR
J.W. ANDERSON
London-based designer J.W. Anderson has been instrumental in reintroducing a minimalist aesthetic in recent years. Anderson began as a menswear designer, and his early collections for women were noted for their strong masculine lines. Here he includes feminine ruffles and kneehigh boots in an ensemble for men.
Men’s top, shorts and boots
Wool and leather
J.W. Anderson, London,
Autumn/Winter 2013
Given by the designer
V&A: T.41:1 to 4-2017(20/04/2017) |
| Credit line | Given by the designer |
| Object history | Jonathan Anderson founded his eponymous fashion house JW Anderson in 2008. |
| Summary | This menswear ensemble of black wool top and shorts and leather boots is typical of the cross-pollination of menswear and womenswear elements in Jonathan Anderson’s designs. Here he includes feminine ruffles and knee-high boots in an ensemble for men. Anderson has received much critical acclaim for the androgynous aesthetic he creates, which explores the relationship between masculinity and femininity. Jonathan Anderson is an internationally renowned and award-winning designer, instrumental in reintroducing a minimalist aesthetic to fashion in recent years. He is fêted as one of London’s most innovative and forward-thinking designers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.41-2017 |
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| Record created | April 26, 2017 |
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