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Skirt Suit

1993 (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jacket of black and white spotted silk gazar with centre-front opening and 3 button fastening and a U-shaped neckline. The sleeves are long. The jacket is lined in acetate and rayon and has shoulder pads. The straight skirt of black cotton with welted waistband and left-side fastening of button and zip. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined with black acetate and rayon.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
Materials and techniques
silk gazar, cotton, acetate, rayon, machine sewn
Brief description
Black and white spotted silk gazar jacket and black cotton skirt, Yves Saint Laurent, 1993
Physical description
Jacket of black and white spotted silk gazar with centre-front opening and 3 button fastening and a U-shaped neckline. The sleeves are long. The jacket is lined in acetate and rayon and has shoulder pads. The straight skirt of black cotton with welted waistband and left-side fastening of button and zip. There are 2 side pockets. The skirt is lined with black acetate and rayon.
Dimensions
  • Approximate length: 50cm
  • Jacket including hanger weight: 0.38kg
  • Skirt length: 56cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
410 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.399:1,2-2000

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Record createdAugust 17, 2000
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