Item 2017.136.1 - Take 6 Waistcoat Suit - Waistcoat

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2017.136.1

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Take 6 Waistcoat Suit - Waistcoat

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  • 1968-1970 (Creation)

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Take 6
(1965-1975)

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Take 6 was established by brothers Sidney and Leonard Brent with a third partner, Jack Collins. They had started out in the 1950s with a barrow on Romford market in Essex before opening their first shop, called Brent & Collins, in the town. The shop sold clothes aimed at young men interested in fashion and the Italian look that was the current style. Sidney Brent began designing because they had difficulties sourcing the styles they wanted from wholesalers. They opened Take 6 boutiques in London's Soho including on Great Marlborough Street and Wardour Street.

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Dark blue waistcoat with round neck and no collar which fastens with five heavy metal (lead) shank buttons. The buttons are orb shaped and crudely faceted. The buttonholes are hand stitched. The waistcoat has two angled pockets with flaps at hips and two small side vents. It is lined in blue acetate rayon. Part of a suit, with matching trousers. Bespoke.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England

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      Terylene and linen
      Colour/Print: Blue
      Details: Lead metal buttons, hand stitched buttonholes
      Label: No label

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