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2022.6.8
Title
John Richmond Man Leather Waistcoat 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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Waistcoat with a high, round neck and chunky, silver, zip fastening at the front. Front panel of waistcoat is made from a soft leather. A vertical, though slightly angled, zip pocket is located on the left side, halfway down from neck to hem and halfway across from the opening to side seam. Eight metal crosses on metal loops hang from studded leather tabs from the front of the waistcoat, four on each side of the zip. The back of the waistcoat is made from a green satin fabric and has two long tabs at the waist that adjust via a metal buckle. The inside of the waistcoat is lined in the same material.
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Label: John Richmond Man / M / Made England / 100% Acetate Lining / Real Leather
Materials: Leather, Satin, Metal
Measurements: 35cm [Chest]; 52cm [Length]
Details: Silver metal crosses, zip fastening
Physical Condition: Some wear to the front of the waistcoat. Inside lining worn and faded in places.
Materials: Leather, Satin, Metal
Measurements: 35cm [Chest]; 52cm [Length]
Details: Silver metal crosses, zip fastening
Physical Condition: Some wear to the front of the waistcoat. Inside lining worn and faded in places.
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- John Richmond (Subject)