Jumpsuit
Designer
Betsey Johnson
(born 1942)
1966
Cotton jersey
Gift of Betsey Johnson
Object number90.173.1
Betsey Johnson designed, made, and wore this jumpsuit. Its colorful patches of striped fabric were cut from rugby shirts worn by John Cale, who was then the designer’s husband and a member of the rock band The Velvet Underground. Johnson remains known for her vibrant and eclectic aesthetic.
DescriptionCotton jersey jumpsuit with patchwork of pink, black, yellow, red, and blueCollections
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