Top and skirt
2002
Medium
cotton, metal
Measurements
(a) 96.5 cm (centre back) 25.0 cm (sleeve length) (top)
(b) 83.5 cm (centre back) 36.0 cm (waist, flat) (skirt)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2008
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Australia
Inscription
(a) label, centre back woven in white on black acetate: breathless
(b) label, centre back, woven in white on black acetate: breathless
label, centre back, woven in white on black acetate: 3
Accession Number
2008.283.a-b
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Physical description
Outfit comprising top and skirt made from two layers of decorative woven cream coloured fabric which has been fused together.
The top has a draped collar, yoke and sleeves cut as one and fastens centre front with two large metal press studs. The A-line body of the top flares out from under the bust to the hips, finishing in a V-shape at the centre back.
The A-line skirt is constructed from asymmetrical panels and features a triangular folded flap at the front. The skirt fastens at the centre back with a zip. All edges and hems have been left raw or leave the selvedge visible.