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ca.1989 (retailed)
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The jacket is of studded dark green suede with a V-neck, centre-front opening which fastens with a tie-belt. The wrap-over style skirt is of black jersey knit wool. It has a left-side fastening with a button. The buttons continue down the left side of the front, slant-wise. The edge of the front overlap is decorated with small gilt studs. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined in black silk. The blouse is of grey silk jersey. It has a round neck, centre-back opening with button and long sleeves with matching cuff-link fastenings. There is a box pleat at the back. The blouse has shoulder pads. The bag is of black leather with an adjustable shoulder strap and is studded with small gilt studs. It has a zip fastening, a side pocket on the outisde and a zip pocket inside.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 5 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Belt
  • Blouse
  • Bag
Materials and techniques
Suede; silk and wool jersey, leather. Metal studs.
Brief description
Ensemble with metal studs. Green suede jacket, black jersey skirt and grey jersey blouse, matching leather handbag. Yves Saint Laurent, 1989
Physical description
The jacket is of studded dark green suede with a V-neck, centre-front opening which fastens with a tie-belt. The wrap-over style skirt is of black jersey knit wool. It has a left-side fastening with a button. The buttons continue down the left side of the front, slant-wise. The edge of the front overlap is decorated with small gilt studs. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined in black silk. The blouse is of grey silk jersey. It has a round neck, centre-back opening with button and long sleeves with matching cuff-link fastenings. There is a box pleat at the back. The blouse has shoulder pads. The bag is of black leather with an adjustable shoulder strap and is studded with small gilt studs. It has a zip fastening, a side pocket on the outisde and a zip pocket inside.
Dimensions
  • Jacket length: 53cm
  • Skirt length: 60cm
  • Blouse length: 59cm
  • Bag length: 25cm
Production typeReady to wear
Gallery label
Saint Laurent used shiny metal studs and bold buttons to accent and contrast with matt green suede and black jersey to create this stylish ensemble, completed with a blouse in pewter satin. Jill wore it to attend a matinee children's charity event at the Royal Opera House, and as smart day and informal evening wear.(2008)
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
273 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.330:1 to 5-2000

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Record createdJuly 26, 2000
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