Skirt Suit
1984 (designed)
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[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.
[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
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts.
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| 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. |
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| Production type | Ready 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 created | August 30, 2000 |
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