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Jacket, corset, skirt, breeches and shoes
1988 {Time machine collection, autumn-winter 1988–89}

Medium
cotton (plain, broidery, velvet), polyester (boning), acetate, nylon (tulle), viscose (jersey), gilt-metal and plastic (fastenings)

Measurements
(a) 40.5 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (sleeve length) (jacket)
(b) 37.0 cm (centre back) 23.0 cm (waist, flat) (corset)
(c) 55.0 cm (centre back) 33.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
(d) 66.5 cm (outer leg) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (breeches)
(e-f) 18.0 × 8.0 × 20.0 cm (shoes) (each)

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

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
England

Inscription
(b) label, left back shoulder, woven in yellow on red acetate: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood
(c) label, left back shoulder, woven in yellow on red acetate: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood
(d) label, left back shoulder, woven in yellow on red acetate: (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood
(e) label, printed in gold foil on sole: 7 / HAND MADE / (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / LONDON / MADE IN ENGLAND
(f) label, printed in gold foil on sole: 7 / HAND MADE / (orb) / Vivienne / Westwood / LONDON / MADE IN ENGLAND

Accession Number
2024.1066.a-f

Department
International Fashion and Textiles