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2022.5
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Joe Casely-Hayford Velvet Trucker Jacket with Quilted Lining
Date(s)
- 1989-1994 (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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Trucker jacket in a crushed dark brown black velvet with a quilted, acetate lining in pale blue green. Jacket has a pointed turn down collar, front button fastening and two button up pointed flap, patch pockets on the chest. Each cuff also has a button fastening and there are buttoning tabs to each side of the waistband. All buttons are silver-coloured metal studs with wreath and stars design. Label in the back of the neck has playing card spade, heart, club and diamond motifs.
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Label: Joe Casely-Hayford / London / M
Care Label: Treat with Care / Will Not Withstand Rigorous Wearing
Made in England
Materials: 100% Viscose, Lining 100% Acetate
Details: Quilted lining, button front
Measurements: 21cm (Chest), 22.5cm (Length)
Physical Condition: Dark stain to lining
Care Label: Treat with Care / Will Not Withstand Rigorous Wearing
Made in England
Materials: 100% Viscose, Lining 100% Acetate
Details: Quilted lining, button front
Measurements: 21cm (Chest), 22.5cm (Length)
Physical Condition: Dark stain to lining
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The Joe Casely-Hayford playing card brand label was introduced in 1989 and ceased in 1994.
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- Joe Casely-Hayford (Subject)