Jacket
1994 (made)
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Joe Casely-Hayford has drawn on traditional British country clothing and fabrics to create this ensemble. It comprises a brown cotton corduroy jacket, checked brushed cotton shirt, brown wool slipover hand-knitted in alternating reverse stocking stitch, and mid-brown moleskin trousers Corduroy has been used for everyday and sporting dress since the 18th century and has enjoyed high fashion status in recent years. The knitted pullover bears resemblance to furrowed earth. An example of Casely-Hayford's understated output, this outfit would fit into a rural environment as well as an urban one.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Cotton corduroy |
Brief description | Man's jacket, brown cotton corduroy, designed by Joe Casely-Hayford, United Kingdom, Autumn/Winter 1994. |
Physical description | Brown cotton corduroy jacket with two buttons and three front pockets |
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Credit line | Given by the designer |
Object history | Registered File number 1994/271. |
Production | Autumn/Winter 1994 collection. |
Summary | Joe Casely-Hayford has drawn on traditional British country clothing and fabrics to create this ensemble. It comprises a brown cotton corduroy jacket, checked brushed cotton shirt, brown wool slipover hand-knitted in alternating reverse stocking stitch, and mid-brown moleskin trousers Corduroy has been used for everyday and sporting dress since the 18th century and has enjoyed high fashion status in recent years. The knitted pullover bears resemblance to furrowed earth. An example of Casely-Hayford's understated output, this outfit would fit into a rural environment as well as an urban one. |
Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London : V&A Publications, 1997
plate 100 |
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Accession number | T.118-1994 |
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Record created | August 27, 2003 |
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