suit & outfit

Andre Courreges, Paris, 1923



suit & outfit

Andre Courreges, Paris 1923

Summary

skirt : black wool twill, A-line skirt with narrow waistband and front apron panel fastening at waist with back press studs and decorative black buttons. Curved side seams acting as pockets with matching curves at back; apron panel conceals cf zip; side seams from pockets; Courreges double letter logo machine-embroidered cf below waist. Lined black acetate with white label, printed in black "Courreges, Paris, made in France, b" & wash care instructions with model number "26404" jumper : black machine-knitted acrylic/wool/angora jumper with long sleeves and ribbed cuffs, crew neck and welt. Label cb neck as in skirt with model number "26608" jumper : black and ivory, horizontally striped cotton jumper. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; ribbed welt; applied black acetate/silk collar with made-up bow-tie. Label cb neck "Maurice Abot, made in Italy"


Object Name

suit & outfit

Creators Name

Andre Courreges, Paris

Date Created

1975-1978

accession number

1994.123

Collection Group

costume
womenswear

Place of creation

Paris

Medium


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