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2022.6.9
Title
John Richmond Shirt with Printed Crucifix Images
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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Front fastening shirt made from a black viscose with a point collar. Shirt fastens via six, iridescent, green / grey plastic buttons. Each cuff has a single button that matches those on the front. On each side of the front opening, there is the image of a large crucifix. The olive green crosses start at chest level on each side and are 37cm in length. The shirt has no pockets. The hem of the shirt is longer at the back than at the front. There is a seam across the back at shoulder blade level.
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Label: John Richmond Man / M / 100% Viscose / Made England
Materials: Viscose
Measurements: 54cm [Chest]; 83cm [Length]
Details: Crucifix design, button cuffs
Physical Condition: Small patch of wear front right and some discolouration to the back.
Materials: Viscose
Measurements: 54cm [Chest]; 83cm [Length]
Details: Crucifix design, button cuffs
Physical Condition: Small patch of wear front right and some discolouration to the back.
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- John Richmond (Subject)