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Reference code
2023.149
Title
Vince Green Striped Swim Trunks Shorts
Date(s)
- Summer 1968 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
1
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(1954-1969)
Administrative history
Menswear label and boutique in London's Soho established by Bill Green.
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Red and blue cotton striped shorts with metal zip. There is a cotton tab at the waist with translucent buttons sewn on inner and outer side. The shorts are finished with a red zig zag stitch. White Vince label sewn inside the waist.
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Label: VINCE GREEN LONDON/ MADE IN ENGLAND / M
Measurement: 36cm [Waist]; 21cm [Length]
Materials: Cotton
Condition: Some fading due to age
Measurement: 36cm [Waist]; 21cm [Length]
Materials: Cotton
Condition: Some fading due to age
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Dated from Vince Summer 1968 catalogue, p. 5:
Style 108. 'Pearl Divers' Stretch Denim look Shorts for swimming or walking - Nylon zip. Snug fitting for real cool swimming. Choose: Navy Blue/White Stripes, Dusty Red/Navy Blue Stripes. Small, Medium and Large. Price 42/-
Style 108. 'Pearl Divers' Stretch Denim look Shorts for swimming or walking - Nylon zip. Snug fitting for real cool swimming. Choose: Navy Blue/White Stripes, Dusty Red/Navy Blue Stripes. Small, Medium and Large. Price 42/-