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Men's skirt suit in two parts (skirt and vest)
Jean Paul Gaultier (French, born in 1952)
French
20th century
Medium/Technique
wool, rayon, cotton and nylon
Dimensions
Center back (skirt): 71.8 cm (28 1/4 in.)
Center back (vest): 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Center back (vest): 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council
Accession Number2018.206.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGaultier created a men's fashion collection of pinstripe jackets, vests and skirts to order to embrace the unconventional. This line was also extended to women in order to create a unity of style amongst both sexes, known as "Single Sex Dressing". Construction of skirt consists of side pockets, back pockets, belt loops, suspender buttons and button fly. Skirt is a combination of 2 wide leg half-pants that have been tacked underneath creating the semblance of pants legs in front. The front wraps around becoming a full back skirt resembling the cullotte.
ProvenanceBy 2018, acquired by Marilyn Glass, Los Angeles; 2018, sold by Marilyn Glass to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 25, 2018)