Man's ensemble
Brand
WilliWear
(American, 1976 - 1990)
Spring 1985
Cotton and ramie / cotton knit
Gift of WilliWear, Ltd.
Object number85.71.1
Willi Smith expanded into menswear in 1982, bringing his signature “street-smart, witty” styles to a new demographic. His whimsical sense of color and pattern is shown in this ensemble. Smith intended to be a painter, but his family’s love of fashion and a summer job as a teenager on Seventh Avenue redirected him to design.
DescriptionLong sleeve shirt and walking shorts in white cotton printed with purple, yellow / green, red, brown and black pattern resembling paint stripes and graffiti, coordinating yellow / green ramie / cotton knit sleeveless V-neck topCollections
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