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Playsuit

Playsuit
2022
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tongoro is known for its playful aesthetic, utilising bold prints and silhouettes in graphic black and white patterns or neutral colours. One-pieces, such as jumpsuits and playsuits, are a particular staple of the brand, offering a fashionable, total look in the convenient form of one single garment. This 'Jana' playsuit is typical of Tongoro’s style. It is made from satin weave polyester printed in a black and white striped design reminiscent of both a silk moiré pattern and zebra print. The playsuit has a tailored bodice with shoulder cut-outs and large bell sleeves. The A-line shape of the bodice skims over the shorts, giving the impression of two separate pieces.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePlaysuit
Materials and techniques
polyester
Brief description
Playsuit, 'Jana', polyester, Sarah Diouf for Tongoro, 2022, Dakar, Senegal
Physical description
Black and white printed playsuit, with large bell-shaped sleeves, fitted bodice and tailored shorts.
Production typeReady to wear
Summary
Tongoro is known for its playful aesthetic, utilising bold prints and silhouettes in graphic black and white patterns or neutral colours. One-pieces, such as jumpsuits and playsuits, are a particular staple of the brand, offering a fashionable, total look in the convenient form of one single garment. This 'Jana' playsuit is typical of Tongoro’s style. It is made from satin weave polyester printed in a black and white striped design reminiscent of both a silk moiré pattern and zebra print. The playsuit has a tailored bodice with shoulder cut-outs and large bell sleeves. The A-line shape of the bodice skims over the shorts, giving the impression of two separate pieces.
Collection
Accession number
T.32-2023

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Record createdMarch 8, 2023
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