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2021.6.2.1
Title
Joe Casely-Hayford Two Piece Corduroy and Quilted Jacket - Sleeveless Jacket
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- undated [1990-1999] (Creation)
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(1984-2005)
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Menswear and women's wear label established by designer Joseph Ephraim Casely-Hayford OBE (1956-2019) in London. It was initially stocked by London fashion boutiques such as Jones, Joseph and Crolla as well as stores in New York. Garments featured the Joe Casely-Hayford playing card brand label between 1989 and 1994. The label showed runway collections in Paris, London and Tokyo, was sold internationally, and was particularly successful in Japan. In 2009 Joe Casely-Hayford launched a new luxury menswear brand called Casely-Hayford in collaboration with his son Charlie Casely-Hayford.
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Dark brown sleeveless corduroy jacket. Features two bellows pockets with pocket flaps on either side of the front. Four buttons for centre front closure. Classic stand collar finished with top stitching and a buttoned tab across collar. Jacket has a centre back seam and vent. Jacket is fully lined with pink fabric and features a welt pocket on the left breast. Label featuring 'Joe Casely- Hayford' located at back neck. The jacket is designed to be worn with sleeved quilted under jacket [2021.6.2.2].
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Measurements: Chest 122cm; Waist 127cm; Length 81cm
Materials: Corduroy [Cotton]
Details: Sleeveless; pink lining
Materials: Corduroy [Cotton]
Details: Sleeveless; pink lining
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- Joe Casely-Hayford (Subject)