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Reference code
2017.295
Title
John Flett Double Breasted Coat
Date(s)
- 1986-1988 (Creation)
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1
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Name of creator
(1985-1989)
Administrative history
The label was established by designer John Flett (1963-1991) in 1985. He was from a Jewish background and initially studied fashion and textiles at West Sussex College of Design in Worthing before going on to Saint Martins College of Art. He was a contemporary of John Galliano at St Martins and was widely tipped to be a fashion star due to his inventive pattern cutting skills. He quickly became successful, adding menswear in 1986, but his own label closed in 1989.
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Black double breasted coat made of cashmere, wool and nylon mix. It has contrasting cream plastic buttons. Turn down collar and lapels with button holes. Six buttons at front with three fastening and an additional button inside the lining to hold the double breasted front. Tabs on cuffs with one button and two hip pockets with deep angled welts. It has two pockets on the inside chest lining. Lined in black rayon (?) satin. Size L
Country of Design: England
Keywords: Outerwear, winter, cold weather
Country of Design: England
Keywords: Outerwear, winter, cold weather
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Cashmere, wool, nylon
Colour/Print: Black
Label: John Flett / London / L / 70% Cashmere / 15% Wool / 15% Nylon
Colour/Print: Black
Label: John Flett / London / L / 70% Cashmere / 15% Wool / 15% Nylon
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Note
Bought from the Bazaar sale shop on South Molton Street around 1986 by fashion photographer Mark C O’Flaherty, this coat was worn to numerous nightclubs of the period including Quiet Storm, the Wag Club and Maxim's restaurant. (Interview with the donor).