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2021.44
Title
Ozwald Boateng Checked Jacket
Date(s)
- undated [1997-1999] (Creation)
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(1989-Present)
Administrative history
Ozwald Boateng was born in London to Ghanaian parents in 1967. He launched his own label in 1989 having studied Fashion at Southgate College. In 1994, he became the first British tailor to stage a catwalk presentation during Paris Fashion Week. The success of this enabled him to open his boutique on Vigo Street at the south end of Savile Row. In 2002, he moved fully into Savile Row; the first black tailor to do so. Between 2003 and 2007 he was Creative director of Givenchy Homme, resigning from this post after four years to focus exclusively on his own brand. In 2008 he launched a new headquarters and flagship store at 30 Savile Row. He is known for his distinctive take on traditional tailoring and custom designs, which draw on his African heritage via vibrant colour and textile use.
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Single breasted, long line, checked jacket in a lightweight, wool mix. The jacket has and upper breast pocket and two faux flap pockets at the waist. Predominantly olive green in colour, a fine check pattern is created by criss -crossing, pink, horizontal lines and dark, grey/blue vertical lines. The inside is lined in a mustard colour viscose, has breast pockets on each side and a small pocket at waist level on the left side. Front fastening with three buttons, the back of the jacket is double vented and the cuffs have a four button fastening.
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Label: Ozwald Boateng / Bespoke Couture
Made in England
Materials: 70% wool, 30% mohar. Lining is 100% viscose
Size: 38
Measurements: 38 inches [Chest], 32 [Length], 24.5 inches [Arms]
Physical Condition: Good, small hole to the upper front sleeve at the shoulder and right upper back.
Made in England
Materials: 70% wool, 30% mohar. Lining is 100% viscose
Size: 38
Measurements: 38 inches [Chest], 32 [Length], 24.5 inches [Arms]
Physical Condition: Good, small hole to the upper front sleeve at the shoulder and right upper back.