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1960-1969 (made)
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White wool coat and mini dress. The shift-shaped dress has a round neckline, back fastening, and silk lining. At the centre front is an inset oval panel decorated with two non-functional tabs with imitation mother of pearl buttons. The short flared coat is single breasted with a collar, long sleeves, cylindrical chrome buttons, and matching belt.


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Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Coat
  • Dress
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
Brief description
White wool coat and dress, 1960s, Italian, designed by Andre Laug and made with Nattier fabric
Physical description
White wool coat and mini dress. The shift-shaped dress has a round neckline, back fastening, and silk lining. At the centre front is an inset oval panel decorated with two non-functional tabs with imitation mother of pearl buttons. The short flared coat is single breasted with a collar, long sleeves, cylindrical chrome buttons, and matching belt.
Gallery label
Label for the exhibition: "The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014" WOMAN’S COAT AND DRESS André Laug, 1960s Wool gabardine Fashionable coat and dress ensembles were popular throughout the 1960s. This design by French-born, Rome-based couturier André Laug is made from a wool gabardine produced by the Italian textile firm Nattier. Their heavy wool took particularly well to the precision required for tailored looks. GIVEN BY BRENDA AZARIO V&A: T.327 TO B-1978(05/04/2014-27/07/2014)
Credit line
Given by Brenda Azario
Collection
Accession number
T.327-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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