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Conceptual chic

Conceptual chic
 1978 {autumn-winter}

Medium
rayon, metal, plastic, glass
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Robyn Beeche, 1992
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
rayon, metal, plastic, glass
Measurements
(a) 52.0 cm (centre back) 22.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(b) 76.0 cm (centre back) 66.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
(a) label, centre back, woven in gold on white synthetic fabric: Zandra Rhodes / LONDON
(b) label, centre back, printed in black on white satin: a / Zandra Rhodes / SAMPLE
Accession Number
CT4.a-b-1992
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Robyn Beeche, 1992
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Black outfit decorated with holes, safety pins and chains. Fastens on left shoulder with three covered buttons and loops.

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