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Man's Suit

1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mark Powell considers this suit to be a classic example of his work. He is much inspired by clothing of the Edwardian era, as seen in the high-closing jacket with velvet collar, gauntlet cuffs and panelled back. The elegant formality of Edwardian menswear is echoed in the high rounded collar of the shirt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Trousers
Materials and techniques
Wool and velvet
Brief description
Wool covert single-breasted suit, designed by Mark Powell, London, 1996
Physical description
Grey wool covert single-breasted suit consisting of a four-button jacket with collar and buttons covered in black velvet, turned back cuffs, and trousers.
Production typeHaute couture
Credit line
Given by the designer
Object history
Part of an outfit T.40:1 to 7-1997.
Summary
Mark Powell considers this suit to be a classic example of his work. He is much inspired by clothing of the Edwardian era, as seen in the high-closing jacket with velvet collar, gauntlet cuffs and panelled back. The elegant formality of Edwardian menswear is echoed in the high rounded collar of the shirt.
Collection
Accession number
T.40:1, 2-1997

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Record createdAugust 1, 2008
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