Man's ensemble
Brand
The Gap
(American, founded 1969)
Brand
Levi Strauss & Co.
(American, founded 1873)
Brand
Calvin Klein
(American, founded 1968)
Designer
Nicola Bowery
1989
Cotton denim, paillettes, beads, and cotton knit
Gift of Freddie Leiba
Object number2012.19.1
Worn to the 1989 Love Ball (one of the first AIDS fundrarisers), this costume was designed by Nicola Bowery, wife of Leigh Bowery.
DescriptionMan's light blue denim ensemble; sleeveless jeans jacket and jeans hand beaded overall with large iridescent paillettes in light blue, royal blue, silver and gold with a clear bead at each center; coordinating black cotton knit t-shirtExhibitions