Tracksuit
2003 {Homage to Marlene, ready-to-wear, spring-summer 2004}
Medium
silk, elastic, metal (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 62.5 cm (centre back) 70.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 88.0 cm (outer leg) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (pants)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Fashion and Textiles, 2018
Gallery location
Level 3, NGV International
About this work
John Galliano’s collections at Dior were known for their artful use of drapery and fluid lines. In this ensemble, Galliano imbues the tracksuit with a punk sensibility that echoes the work of Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. The work also reflects early 2000s hip-hop culture, as seen in the aesthetics of performers such as Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliot and Lil’ Kim.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
France
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: Christian Dior / BOUTIQUE / PARIS
(b) label, centre back waist, woven in black on white synthetic fabric: Christian Dior / BOUTIQUE / PARIS
Accession Number
2018.1049.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles