Suit
Designer
Adrian
(1903 - 1959)
Retailer
Frost Brothers
1950
Wool
Gift of Mrs. G.R. Lawson
Object number73.66.1
The construction of this jacket is surprisingly complex. The hip panel and pocket alone are comprised of six separate pieces. Adrian used details such as inset strips of bias-cut fabric to add interest to otherwise conservative garments. He strove for a balance that he called “controlled excitement.”
DescriptionSemi fitted suit in lightweight gray wool with fine orange windowpane check; semi fitted jacket with self bias cut overlapping strips as outline of novelty peaked lapels and hip pockets, and as horizontal insets; calf length straight skirtCollections
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