2009.1.3

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His and Hers_31Left to right P92.55.2 (textile wall), 2000.8.2 (dress), 2009.1.3 (suit), 91.111.9 (pants), 88.29.137 (shorts), 2000.103.1 (textile wall)

MinMax_38 94.85.19 (textile), 2009.1.3 (suit), 78.57.9 (ensemble)

MinMax_37 Left to right 92.153.1 (dress), 86.12.1 (tunic), 2009.36.2 (jacket), 89.73.1 (shoes), 77.21.27 (dress), 94.85.19 (textile), 2009.1.3 (suit), 78.57.9 (ensemble), 79.25.22 (sandals), 2015.32.1 (jeans)

Object: Man's suit

Brand: Mr. Fish (British, founded 1966)

Date: c. 1972

Medium: Velvet

Country: England

Credit Line: Museum purchase

Object number: 2009.1.3

DescriptionMan's gold, silver and blue stenciled suit on beige velvet ground, stenciled allover with art deco inspired pattern and comprised of fitted collarless zip front jacket and slim fit flare leg pant.

Label Text:The London menswear boutique Mr. Fish offered some of the most spectacular clothing of the 1960s. This hand-stenciled velvet suit features one of the unique fabrics and the meticulous tailoring that epitomized the Mr. Fish style. Clients included trend-setting men such as Mick Jagger, but women also shopped at the store, buying out the smallest sizes.

In Collection(s)

Menswear

Exhibitions:

Minimalism / Maximalism: Fashion Extremes
His and Hers