Trouser Suit
1996 (made)
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English Eccentrics are renowned for fashions and accessories created in their lively, eclectic printed textiles. This relaxed, elegant ensemble formed part of the 'New Bohemians' collection. Dating from 1994, the devore velvet features heraldic lions and unicorns. The rich orange-rust colour was suggested by the robes worn by Tibetan monks.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Velvet devoré
Label says 82% rayon and 18% silk |
| Brief description | Ensemble, rust velvet devoré tunic, scarf and trousers with 'Tudor' motif, designed by Claire Angel for English Eccentrics, UK, Autumn/Winter 1996-97. |
| Physical description | Woman's ensemble comprising rust velvet devoré tunic, scarf and trousers with 'Tudor' motif. |
| Gallery label | English Eccentrics are reowned for fashions and accessories created in their lively, eclectric printed textiles. This relaxed, elegant ensemble formed part of the 'New Bohemians' collection. Dating from 1994, the devoré velvet features heraldic lions and unicorns. The rich orange-rust colour was suggested by the robes worn by Tibetan monks.(1997) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Helen David |
| Object history | Registered File number 1996/579. |
| Production | Autumn/Winter 1996-97 collection. |
| Summary | English Eccentrics are renowned for fashions and accessories created in their lively, eclectic printed textiles. This relaxed, elegant ensemble formed part of the 'New Bohemians' collection. Dating from 1994, the devore velvet features heraldic lions and unicorns. The rich orange-rust colour was suggested by the robes worn by Tibetan monks. |
| Bibliographic reference | De la Haye, Amy (ed.). The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947- 1997. London : V&A Publications, 1997
plate 72 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.143:1 to 3-1996 |
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| Record created | September 30, 2003 |
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