Object: Suit
Brand:
Perry Ellis
(American, founded 1978)
Designer:
Marc Jacobs
(born 1963)
Date: Spring 1990
Medium: Linen and black cotton embroidery
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Perry Ellis
Object number: 91.42.166
DescriptionPicnic suit in red and white patterned check tablecloth linen; elongated cardigan jacket with scattered black ants machine embroidered at RF shoulder, short skirt
Label Text:Marc Jacobs dressed down the traditional day suit by making it out of gingham tablecloth linen. An embroidered army of ants crawling over the shoulder is inspired by surrealism, but the effect is lighthearted rather than sinister. The suit conjures a summer picnic, which is far removed from any setting in which a suit would actually be worn.
Exhibitions:
- Food and Fashion
- Night and Day