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2021.6.2.2
Title
Joe Casely-Hayford Two Piece Corduroy and Quilted Jacket - Quilted Under Jacket
Date(s)
- undated [1990-1999] (Creation)
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1
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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 sleeved liner jacket. Dark blue quilted body features a mix of two argyle stitches which overlap each other. Five metal poppers used for centre front closure. Two corduroy welt pockets on each side of jacket fronts. Dark brown corduroy bias binding finishes the neckline, front closure and hem of jacket. Lined in an acetate turquoise fabric with a half moon shaped patch of pink fabric at the centre back. Label featuring 'Joe Casely- Hayford' located at back neck. To be worn underneath 2021.6.2.1.
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Measurements under jacket:
Chest 122cm
Waist 117cm
Length 63cm
Shoulder to shoulder 53cm
Sleeve shoulder to cuff 63cm
Label: 100% Polyamide
Dry clean only
Made in England
100% cotton trim
100% acetate lining
100% polyester wadding
Chest 122cm
Waist 117cm
Length 63cm
Shoulder to shoulder 53cm
Sleeve shoulder to cuff 63cm
Label: 100% Polyamide
Dry clean only
Made in England
100% cotton trim
100% acetate lining
100% polyester wadding
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- Joe Casely-Hayford (Subject)