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1981 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tunic of grey wool with stand-collar and centre-front button opening to bust. There are 2 slit side pockets and a single button at each cuff. The tunic is lined with grey satin.
Straight skirt of black cotton velvet with left-side hook and zip opening.
Black leather court shoes with white stitched decoration.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Tunic
  • Skirt
  • Court Shoes
  • Court Shoes
Materials and techniques
wool, satin, velvet, leather, machine sewing
Brief description
Yves Saint Laurent, 1981. Grey wool tunic, black velvet skirt and black leather shoes with white top-stitching.
Physical description
Tunic of grey wool with stand-collar and centre-front button opening to bust. There are 2 slit side pockets and a single button at each cuff. The tunic is lined with grey satin.
Straight skirt of black cotton velvet with left-side hook and zip opening.
Black leather court shoes with white stitched decoration.
Dimensions
  • Tunic length: 89cm
  • Skirt length: 56cm
  • Shoes length: 23cm
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Collection
Accession number
T.505:1 to 4-2000

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Record createdSeptember 1, 2000
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