2007.49.1

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View of the “Sustainability” and “Craftsmanship” sections in the exhibition ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today. From left to right: 2023.5.1 (shoes case), 2023.8.1 (black dress), 2022.50.2 (set), 2022.50.1 (set), 2023.2.5 and 2023.9.1 (top and pants), 2019.10.1 (pink set), 2023.12.1 (bag case), 2010.48.1 (tan gown), 2022.69.1 (black dress), 2015.27.1 (blue dress), 2007.49.1 (beaded jumpsuit)

Exoticism_32 2007.58.1 (ensemble), 2007.49.1 (jumpsuit)

Global_33 2007.49.1 (jumpsuit), 2015.27.1 (dress)

Global_15 Left to right 2009.48.1 (pantsuit), 2015.5.1 (ensemble), 2007.49.1 (beaded jumpsuit), 2015.27.1 (blue dress), 95.7.2 (sweater dress), 2007.57.1 (dress), 2015.16.1 (pantsuit), 2015.12.1 (dress hidden), 2015.6.1 (dress)

Object: Jumpsuit

Brand: Alexandre Herchcovitch

Date: Spring 2007

Medium: Cotton, satin, and beads

Country: Brazil

Credit Line: Gift of Alexandre Herchcovitch

Object number: 2007.49.1

DescriptionShort beaded jumpsuit solidly patterned in red, yellow, blue, white and black opaque beadwork, over cotton duck printed with patterned stripes; straightline, with round neck, short sleeves and black satin band at cuff, drop waist and hem; slant pockets, CB zipper, facings of printed fabric; referencing the patterns painted on the houses of the Ndebele tribe. Varied bead sizes, alignment, and a play on symmetry in coloration and placement of geometric motifs in checkerboard like repeat; weight suported by inner carrier straps, long loops of woven logo ribbon attached at drop waistband

Label Text:Herchcovitch was born in São Paolo and often draws on the gritty street culture of Brazil, but his inspiration for this jumpsuit comes from the Ndebele tribe of Zimbabwe.

In Collection(s)

2000s

Exhibitions:

Global Fashion Capitals
Exoticism
¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today