Item 2022.6.11.2 - Michiko Koshino 'Designing the Heaven' Backless Waistcoat

2022.6.11.2

Michiko Koshino 'Designing the Heaven' Backless Waistcoat

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Double breasted, backless waistcoat in a black wool mix. Waistcoat has peaked lapels with the phrase 'Designing the Heavens' in red, stylised text. The phrase starts at the point of each lapel, with the end of the phrase hidden when the waistcoat is fastened. The letters are not stitched into the fabric. Each letter has been individually cut from a moleskin type material and then attached onto the waistcoat. Four small, black, plastic buttons sit at the front of the waistcoat, two either side of the opening, and the waistcoat fastens by two of these using buttonholes on the left side. An additional button is stitched to the inside of the lining on left side and fastens through a concealed buttonhole on the right. At the front of the waistcoat there are three, welted pockets; two on each side at waist level and a slightly smaller, ticket or watch pocket sitting higher up on the left side. The waistcoat is backless but triangles of fabric extend out from each of the the side seams into an extended tab which fastens with a metal buckle. The inside of the jacket is lined in a black, satin fabric with the words Michiko London in a repeating pattern that becomes visible when angled towards the light.

Label: Michiko Koshino [care label in Japanese]
Materials: Wool mix
Measurements: 40cm [Chest] 57cm [Length]
Details: Backless, text on front of jacket
Physical Condition: Good