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Skirt Suit

1984 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

[Jacket] Short-waisted jacket of navy blue linen with centre-front opening with no fastenings. The sleeves are short and have deep cuffs. There are 2 false pockets with flap and a large decorative button at yoke. The jacket is lined with dark blue acetate.
[Skirt] Matching straight skirt with plain waistband and left-side opening with clip and zip. There are pockets either side. The skirt is lined with dark blue acetate.
[Coat] Three-quarter length coat of heavy cream cotton with turn-down collar and round neck. It has a centre-front button opening and a pleat at centre back. There is a strap and beige button on each cuff and 2 gussetted patch pockets with buttoned flap. The coat is lined with cream silk.
[Belt] Belt of navy blue leather with stitched and ribbed effect. The single prong buckle is D- shaped and covered with leather.
[Pair of shoes]High-heeled sling-backs of navy blue leather with elasticated heel strap.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Skirt
  • Coat
  • Belt
  • Shoe
  • Shoe
Materials and techniques
cotton, linen, leather, machine sewn
Brief description
Yves Saint Laurent, 1984. Navy blue linen skirt suit, cream cotton coat, and navy leather belt and sling-back sandals.
Physical description
[Jacket] Short-waisted jacket of navy blue linen with centre-front opening with no fastenings. The sleeves are short and have deep cuffs. There are 2 false pockets with flap and a large decorative button at yoke. The jacket is lined with dark blue acetate.
[Skirt] Matching straight skirt with plain waistband and left-side opening with clip and zip. There are pockets either side. The skirt is lined with dark blue acetate.
[Coat] Three-quarter length coat of heavy cream cotton with turn-down collar and round neck. It has a centre-front button opening and a pleat at centre back. There is a strap and beige button on each cuff and 2 gussetted patch pockets with buttoned flap. The coat is lined with cream silk.
[Belt] Belt of navy blue leather with stitched and ribbed effect. The single prong buckle is D- shaped and covered with leather.
[Pair of shoes]High-heeled sling-backs of navy blue leather with elasticated heel strap.
Dimensions
  • Jacket length: 44cm
  • Skirt length: 58cm
  • Coat length: 86.5cm
  • Shoes length: 24cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Other number
182 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.468:1 to 6-2000

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Record createdAugust 30, 2000
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