Ensemble
Designer
Vivienne Westwood
(British, 1941 - 2022)
Fall 1988
Wool, velvet, and cotton
Museum purchase
Object numberP88.45.3
The skirt shown here is an adaptation of the kilt. The tartan is the Royal Stewart pattern often associated with the current royal family. The pairing of a tailored tweed jacket with a gracefully draped skirt infuses British textiles and forms with unexpected elegance.
DescriptionScottish influence ensemble: mauve heather wool jacket, Royal Stewart tartan plaid skirt, white cotton blouse, white tricel drawstring waist underskirtExhibitions