Skirt Suit
c.1964 (made)
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Mary Quant is one of the most iconic British designers from the 1960s. She designed this navy wool skirt-suit in about 1964. The same or similar suit featured in Vogue, February 1964. This article states the outfit can be purchased from Bazaar (King’s Road or Knightbridge stores), for 22 gns. This ensemble was worn by Annabel Mackay (née Taylor), a former employee of Mary Quant.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Skirt suit, navy with narrow black trim, designed by Mary Quant, England, c.1964 |
| Physical description | Skirt suit, navy wool with black trim. The jacket is straight cut with 3/4 length sleeves which bell out at the cuff, decorated with a bow. The skirt is straight to the knee. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Inside label Mary Quant |
| Credit line | Given by Annabel Mackay |
| Object history | The same or similar suit is depicted in Vogue, Feburary 1964. The article states the outfit can be purchased from Bazaar (King's Road or Knightbridge stores), for 22 gns. |
| Summary | Mary Quant is one of the most iconic British designers from the 1960s. She designed this navy wool skirt-suit in about 1964. The same or similar suit featured in Vogue, February 1964. This article states the outfit can be purchased from Bazaar (King’s Road or Knightbridge stores), for 22 gns. This ensemble was worn by Annabel Mackay (née Taylor), a former employee of Mary Quant. |
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| Accession number | T.64:1-2018 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2018 |
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