Ski Outfit
early 1960s (retailed), c.1970 (retailed)
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The red corduroy ski breeches worn with this jacket were made by the up-market ski wear brand Veleda. With velcro fastenings, one side zip pocket, gold coloured press studs and zip closure, the breeches effortlessly blend functionality and style, making them a fine example of fashionable 1970s ski wear.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | jersey knit nylon, acetate, machine sewing; acrylic, polyamide and wool blend corduroy |
| Brief description | V de V anorak, floral printed nylon, beige, brown and orange, early 1960s. Red corduroy ski breeches by Veleda, Paris, c.1970. |
| Physical description | Ski top of jersey knit nylon with floral print in beige, brown and orange with stand-collar, centre-front zip fastening to bust, elasticated waist and central flap-top pocket with zip. There are elasticated cuffs on the sleeves and the anorak is lined with blue acetate. Worn with red corduroy ski breeches with zip and two gold coloured press studs at centre front, one side velcro fastening at each cuff, and one side zip pocket. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'V/ Veleda / F 42 / US 10 / G 40 / Made in France'
'Veleda'
'Acrylique 60% / Polyamide 23% / Laine 15% / Elasthanne 2%' (Label in breeches) |
| Credit line | Given by Jill Ritblat |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | The red corduroy ski breeches worn with this jacket were made by the up-market ski wear brand Veleda. With velcro fastenings, one side zip pocket, gold coloured press studs and zip closure, the breeches effortlessly blend functionality and style, making them a fine example of fashionable 1970s ski wear. |
| Other number | 2 - Ritblat catalogue |
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| Accession number | T.494:1,2-2000 |
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| Record created | September 1, 2000 |
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