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2022.6.7
Title
John Richmond Trousers with Silver Metal Crosses
Date(s)
- undated [1990-1999] (Creation)
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1
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(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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Trousers made from a black, wool fabric. Trousers are front fastening with a zip and a black plastic button at the waist. A second concealed button is stitched to the inside of the waistband and fastens through a buttonhole on an extended waistband tab. The trousers have six belt loops at the waist but no outer waistband. On either side of the zip, just below each of the front belt loops, is a horizontal, jetted pocket. There is no back pocket. At the back of the trousers, there is are two 13cm darts from the waistband, halfway between the back seam and side seams. Six silver crosses hang down the side of each leg from platted loops of cord sewn into the side seams. The trousers are unlined.
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Label: John Richmond Man / M / 100% Wool / Dry Clean Only
Materials: Wool, Plastic [Buttons]
Measurements: 72cm [Inside Leg]; 102cm [Leg Length]
Details: Silver metal crosses, zip fly
Physical Condition: Good.
Materials: Wool, Plastic [Buttons]
Measurements: 72cm [Inside Leg]; 102cm [Leg Length]
Details: Silver metal crosses, zip fly
Physical Condition: Good.
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- John Richmond (Subject)