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late 1960s (retailed)
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Skirt of black silk crepe in kilt style printed with red dots in white circles. It is pleated with a plain waistband and fastening of hooks and poppers on the left. Worn with a blouse of cream silk with machine stiched red top-stiching. There is a round stand-collar with a centre fly-front opening to the waist with button and popper fastenings. The sleeves are long and end in cuffs which fasten with a button. Also worn with a black lurex cardigan and waistcoat, both with V-neck centre-front opening with 7 metal buttons and deep rib at the hem. Two belt options, one in red cord with brass aglets, the other black suede.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Skirt
  • Blouse
  • Cardigan
  • Waistcoat
  • Belt
  • Belt
Materials and techniques
silk crepe, machine sewn; lurex knit.
Brief description
Ensemble, white crepe blouse and black silk crepe skirt with red dots; black lurex twinset, Yves Saint Laurent, late 1960s
Physical description
Skirt of black silk crepe in kilt style printed with red dots in white circles. It is pleated with a plain waistband and fastening of hooks and poppers on the left. Worn with a blouse of cream silk with machine stiched red top-stiching. There is a round stand-collar with a centre fly-front opening to the waist with button and popper fastenings. The sleeves are long and end in cuffs which fasten with a button. Also worn with a black lurex cardigan and waistcoat, both with V-neck centre-front opening with 7 metal buttons and deep rib at the hem. Two belt options, one in red cord with brass aglets, the other black suede.
Dimensions
  • Skirt length: 86.5cm
  • Blouse length: 65cm
  • Waistcoat length: 64cm
  • Cardigan length: 62cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
35 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.368:1 to 6-2000

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Record createdAugust 9, 2000
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