Skirt Suit
1963 (made)
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John Cavanagh's immaculate streamlined two-piece is in a luxurious fabric with a slight sheen. Impeccable cut and construction together with skilled hand finishing are needed to create such a simple, pared-down style. The semi-fitted jacket has curved seams that skim the body's contours to just above waist level. The minimally flared skirt is attached to a half slip - a couture device that ensures that the skirt hangs perfectly. In 1960 Vogue said that "the woman who dresses at Cavanagh buys clothes that stand competition with the best that Paris can produce."
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silk zibeline |
| Brief description | Single-breasted jacket and a slightly flared skirt in silk zibeline from Staron, made by John Cavanagh, Great Britain, 1963 |
| Physical description | Semi-fitted and single-breasted jacket with curved seams and three front buttons, and a slightly flared skirt, both of cream silk zibeline. |
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| Production type | Haute couture |
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| Credit line | Given by the Hon. Mrs J.J. Astor |
| Summary | John Cavanagh's immaculate streamlined two-piece is in a luxurious fabric with a slight sheen. Impeccable cut and construction together with skilled hand finishing are needed to create such a simple, pared-down style. The semi-fitted jacket has curved seams that skim the body's contours to just above waist level. The minimally flared skirt is attached to a half slip - a couture device that ensures that the skirt hangs perfectly. In 1960 Vogue said that "the woman who dresses at Cavanagh buys clothes that stand competition with the best that Paris can produce." |
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| Accession number | T.84&A-1974 |
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| Record created | September 2, 2003 |
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