2008.15.1

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Trendology_34 Left to right 81.211.47 (textile wall), 2008.15.1 (jacket), 84.79.1 (suit), 91.241.95 (dress), 79.147.4 (caftan), P89.48.3 and 88.134.284 and 80.176.1 (vest and top and jeans), 88.1.153 (vest and skirt), 88.29.121 (necklace case), P89.57.57 (shorts wall), P91.79.1 (t shirt hidden), 89.165.74 (poncho ensemble)

Trendology_33 Left to right 2012.27.1 (dress), 90.163.3 (orange dress), 85.151.5 (dress), 2001.55.1 (striped suit), 81.211.47 (textile wall), 2008.15.1 (jacket), 84.79.1 (suit)

Nature_35 Left to right 2017.18.1 (suit), 2008.15.1 (jacket), 88.170.1 (green suit), 93.17.3 (hat case)

Nature_42 Left to right 82.15.20 (hat case), 91.241.20 (dress), 99.41.1 (hat case), 77.146.2 (hat case), 82.42.4 (ensemble), 94.51.1 (hat case), 2017.18.1 (suit), 2008.15.1 (jacket), 88.170.1 (green suit), 93.17.3 (hat case), P91.23.3 (dress), P90.2.4 (suit)

Nature_33 Left to right 82.15.20 (hat case), 91.241.20 (dress), 99.41.1 (hat case), 77.146.2 (hat case), 82.42.4 (ensemble), 94.51.1 (hat case), 2017.18.1 (suit), 2008.15.1 (jacket), 88.170.1 (green suit hidden), 93.17.3 (hat case), P91.23.3 (dress), P90.2.4 (suit)

Object: Man's jacket

Brand: Mr. Fish (British, founded 1966)

Date: c. 1970

Medium: Wool blend and metallic thread

Country: England

Credit Line: Gift of Wendy Sacks and Joseph Holdner

Object number: 2008.15.1

DescriptionMan's psychedelic bright orange, light beige and metallic gold woven floral pattern maharajah style jacket with orange tassel and crochet appliqué at CF waist concealing snap closure: collarless; princess point seams with on seam slit pockets at R and L front hip; full length sleeve with high armholes and turn back cuffs; hip length.

Label Text:The orange and metallic psychedelic print on this man’s jacket captures the flamboyant style of the Peacock Revolution. Michael Fish said that at his London boutique, Mr. Fish, “I tried to break down frontiers for men.” His tailored garments with peculiar prints attracted an elite clientele that included David Bowie and members of the Rolling Stones.

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Menswear

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