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2022.6.2
Title
John Richmond Man Track Pants
Date(s)
- undated [1990-1999] (Creation)
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1
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Name of creator
(1982-)
Administrative history
Manchester-born John Richmond (1960-) designed his first collection under his own name after he graduated from Kingston in 1982 while also freelancing for Joseph Tricot, Emporio Armani and Fiorucci. He launched Richmond-Cornejo with Maria Cornejo in 1984 and re-established his own label after their partnership ended in 1987, taking over their shop in Newburgh Street in London's Soho. He launched a lower priced line, Destroy, in February 1990 and in 1998 designed 'John by John Richmond' for department store Debenhams. He became known particularly for his leather jackets, club wear and for dressing rock and pop musicians.
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Black casual trousers with a gathered, elasticated, drawstring waist and a concealed zip fly at the front. Trousers have two silver stripes down the outside of each leg, running from the waist to approximately 16cm before the hem. Beneath these stripes on each leg is a five pointed silver star. The stripes and star are made from leather. The hem of each trouser leg is is asymmetrical, lower at the back than the front and is bound in a black viscose fabric. Just in front of each side seam is a vertical, jetted pocket at waist level. Each pocket fastens with a zip that is concealed but for a metal toggle that can be used to open and close the fastening. There are no back pockets. Lining of trousers is made from acetate and is deep purple in colour.
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Label: John Richmond Man / M / 45% Viscose / 35% Cupro / 20% Wool / Lining 100% Acetate / Dry Clean Only / Made in England
Materials: Viscose, Cupro, Wool, Acetate Lining, Leather
Measurements: 82cm [Inside Leg]; 108cm [Leg Length at Longest Point]
Details: Silver stripes down legs, zip fasten pockets
Physical Condition: Good. Slight staining to legs.
Materials: Viscose, Cupro, Wool, Acetate Lining, Leather
Measurements: 82cm [Inside Leg]; 108cm [Leg Length at Longest Point]
Details: Silver stripes down legs, zip fasten pockets
Physical Condition: Good. Slight staining to legs.
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- John Richmond (Subject)