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Skirt Suit

early 1970s (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Suit made of grey wool jacket and skirt with black velvet trimmings.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Skirt
  • Jacket
Materials and techniques
Machine stitched grey wool and black velvet
Brief description
Suit, grey wool skirt and jacket with black velvet trimmings, designed by Ungaro in Paris, made in Italy, early 1970s
Physical description
Suit made of grey wool jacket and skirt with black velvet trimmings.
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Christiane Dupont-Nangle
Object history
Historical significance: This suit shows Ungaro's tailoring skills which he gained firstly with his father then at Balenciaga's. It is an example of Ungaro's philosophy that dress should be understated and serve only to enhance the wearer's body.
Collection
Accession number
T.918:1, 2-2000

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Record createdNovember 24, 2000
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