Costume
2020 (made)
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The suit was designed by British costume designer Sandy Powell, who wore it to the 2020 BAFTA and Oscar ceremonies. Designed as a 'blank canvas' for signatures, it has been signed by a variety of famous actors, musicians and directors, including Elton John, Daniel Kaluuya, Kylie Minogue and Tilda Swinton. The suit was subsequently auctioned at Phillips Auction House. The proceeds were given to the successful Art Fund campaign to save Derek Jarman's home, Prospect Cottage in Dungeness, from being privately sold, thereby protecting his legacy as one of the most influential figures in 20th century British culture.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Calico and marker pen |
| Brief description | Autographed suit, designed and worn by Sandy Powell and covered in the signatures of actors, musicians and directors |
| Physical description | White fitted jacket and trousers, covered all over with signatures in permanent marker pen. |
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| Gallery label | Oscar-winning British costume designer Sandy Powell wore this calico toile to awards ceremonies in 2020 to help raise funds to preserve Prospect Cottage in Dungeness, the home of influential artist and activist Derek Jarman. Around 200 practitioners from the film and entertainment industry signed the suit, including Brad Pitt, Billie Eilish and Tilda Swinton. It then sold at auction for £20,000.(2022) |
| Credit line | Donated to the V&A by Edwina Dunn on behalf of The Female Lead, an educational charity that drives change and equality for women |
| Summary | The suit was designed by British costume designer Sandy Powell, who wore it to the 2020 BAFTA and Oscar ceremonies. Designed as a 'blank canvas' for signatures, it has been signed by a variety of famous actors, musicians and directors, including Elton John, Daniel Kaluuya, Kylie Minogue and Tilda Swinton. The suit was subsequently auctioned at Phillips Auction House. The proceeds were given to the successful Art Fund campaign to save Derek Jarman's home, Prospect Cottage in Dungeness, from being privately sold, thereby protecting his legacy as one of the most influential figures in 20th century British culture. |
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| Accession number | S.10:1, 2-2022 |
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| Record created | November 12, 2021 |
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