Jumpsuit
Brand
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Spring 2007
Cotton, satin, and beads
Gift of Alexandre Herchcovitch
Object number2007.49.1
Herchcovitch was born in São Paolo and often draws on the gritty street culture of Brazil, but his inspiration for this jumpsuit comes from the Ndebele tribe of Zimbabwe.
DescriptionShort beaded jumpsuit solidly patterned in red, yellow, blue, white and black opaque beadwork, over cotton duck printed with patterned stripes; straightline, with round neck, short sleeves and black satin band at cuff, drop waist and hem; slant pockets, CB zipper, facings of printed fabric; referencing the patterns painted on the houses of the Ndebele tribe. Varied bead sizes, alignment, and a play on symmetry in coloration and placement of geometric motifs in checkerboard like repeat; weight suported by inner carrier straps, long loops of woven logo ribbon attached at drop waistbandCollections
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