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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, London (fashion house), Vivienne WESTWOOD (designer)
Suit
 1988 {Time machine collection, autumn-winter 1988–89}

Medium
wool (tweed), viscose, metallic thread, cotton polyester (thread), plastic and metal (fastenings)

Measurements
(a) 56.0 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 89.0 cm (outer leg) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (pants)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2024

Reproduction requests

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
England

Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / MADE IN ENGLAND ©
(b) label, left back waistline, woven in yellow on red cotton: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / MADE IN ENGLAND ©

Accession Number
2024.750.a-b

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

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