Medium: Green double faced wool

Date: c.1970

Country: Italy

Credit: Gift of Diana Vreeland

This suit's precise tailoring is enlivened by its vibrant fabric. The offset pocket and asymmetric closure add a sense of modernity. Mila Schön's designs were acclaimed for their meticulous construction and ease of wear; this simple yet bold suit would have appealed to clients with a preference understated luxury and an appreciation of vivid color. Schön's impeccable taste helped to establish her as a leader in the burgeoning Italian couture industry of the mid-twentieth century.

Object Number: 79.147.13