CHRISTOPHER NEMETH, London / Tokyo (fashion house), Christopher NEMETH (designer), Stephen JONES (milliner)
Shirt, trousers, cap, tie and socks
(1990s)
Medium
cotton, cotton (rib), wool, leather, polyester (fur, grosgrain) and plastic (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 84.5 cm (centre back) 60.0 cm (sleeve length) (shirt)
(b) 92.0 cm (outer leg) 44.0 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
(c) 142.0 × 5.0 cm (tie)
(d) 11.0 cm (height) 21.0 cm (width) 67.0 cm (outer circumference) (cap)
(e-f) 31.0 × 10.0 cm (socks) (each)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gift Program, 2025
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Christopher Nemeth was a British fashion designer and artist known for merging art and fashion through garments using unconventional materials such as post sacks and painted canvas. A founder of The House of Beauty and Culture in 1980s London, he gained recognition for his innovative tailoring and collaborations, notably with Judy Blame. After relocating to Tokyo in 1986, Nemeth developed a cult following and opened his own store. He never wavered from his vision, prioritising design and process over trends. Nemeth’s practice is typified by the fusion of fashion, painting and sculpture.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
England
Inscription
(a) label, centre back neckline, woven in purple and green synthetic fibre: nemeth
(b) label, left front waistline, woven in black and beige synthetic fibre: (swirling ropes) NEMETH
(c) label, lower, woven in purple and gold synthetic fibre: Nemeth
(d) label, back stand, engraved in metal: STEPHEN JONES
Accession Number
2025.745.a-f
Department
International Fashion and Textiles