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            1216 Archival description results for By Decade

            Jil Sander Orange Knitted Jumper
            2019.6.6 · Item · 2011-2012
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Dark orange three quarter length sleeve knitted jumper made of alpaca with a continuous black yarn as an undertone throughout the ribbed knit. It is knitted in 2*2 ribbed formation. When relaxed the knit gives the appearance of a 1*1 formation. Both the sleeve and body hem are left with a raw edge and the collar is finished with a 1*1 rib. Jil Sander
            Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tunic Top
            2021.46.1 · Item · undated [1969-1979]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Tunic top in a black wool fabric with a mandarin style collar. Although relatively lightweight for wool, the top could be worn as a jacket. Top has an asymmetrical fastening. The left side of the tunic has six fabric loops, through which the six, black, domed, plastic buttons on the right side can be fastened. Buttons run from shoulder level to the hem. The bottom five buttons sit approximately 5.5cm from the side seam. The top button is on the chest of the tunic, approximately half way between the shoulder seam and collar. The left side of the tunic curves between the top and second buttons, so that there is a cut out section at the right armpit. A seam runs the length of the back of the top. There is no back vent. The cuffs are plain with no buttons. The inside of the tunic is unlined. Yves Saint Laurent
            Knights Templar Frock Coat
            2017.027 · Item · 1890-1900
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Black wool facecloth double breasted frock coat with stand collar. It features small goldwork embroidered crosses with red wool interiors on each collar and two larger crosses of the same design on each cuff. These crosses are the badges for a Sir Knight rank. It has two rows of seven wool shank buttons down the front with two rows of matching button holes - damage to the wool covering of the buttons, especially on the right side. Three smaller wool shank buttons on each cuff with two buttons at the centre waist on the back above the tail pleats and two at the bottom of the pleats. It is lined in black cotton sateen. There is a vertical pocket in the left chest lining (with stitching evidence of a missing tailors label) and two pockets in the coat tails (lined in chintz cotton).
            Country of Design: United States
            Country of Manufacture: United States
            Keywords: Ceremonial uniform, dress uniform             Designer unknown
            Gieves Cotton Flying Helmet
            2022.3.2 · Item · undated [1930-1939]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Flying helmet made from a cream cotton / canvas fabric. Helmet is shaped around the face and has a chin strap with a buckle fastening. A further two buckles can be found on the crown of the head and there is a flap with a three popper fastening over each ear to allow communications equipment to be worn. There is padding underneath these flaps and the helmet is still fitted with the original gosport tubes receiver [communications equipment ear pieces] at the ears [the tubes are missing]. The inside of the helmet has a cotton lining with the original printed label still visible [although faded]. Gieves Ltd
            D. Lewis Ltd Leather Flying Helmet
            2022.3.1 · Item · undated [1932-1938]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Flying helmet made from a soft, brown, chrome leather. Helmet is shaped around the face, sitting just above the eyebrows and covers the ears. There is a chin strap with a metal buckle fastening and a three-popper flap over each ear to allow the wearing of communications equipment. At the reverse of the helmet there is a small strap and popper to hold equipment in place. The inside of the helmet is lined in a dark cream / light brown chamois fabric. D. Lewis Ltd
            Commes des Garçons Trousers with Reflector Strip
            2022.24.2 · Item · 1995
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Black trousers in a lightweight wool fabric. Trousers are front fastening via a zip fly and a single grey / black plastic button at the waist. The waistband has eight belt loops and a tab with a button fastening at each side seam. At each hip are slanted, welt pockets, with two patch pockets found at the reverse of the trousers. Yellow, reflective, polyeurethane strips run down the length of the side seams on each trouser leg. The trousers are unlined. Comme des Garçons Homme Plus
            Commes des Garçons Homme Plus Tweed Trousers with Kilt
            2022.24.1 · Item · 1998
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Trousers with a kilt made from a heavy woollen tweed fabric in brown with flecks of green. Trousers are front fastening via a zip with a black, plastic button at the waistband. On the inside of the fly is a concealed fabric tab with a buttonhole which fastens onto a button on the lining at the opposing side of the opening. Seven loops are found at the waistband to enable a belt to be worn. Large, vertical, welt pockets are found at either side of the waist. A feature is made of each side seam as they are stitched to give the impression of being inside out. At the reverse of the trousers there is a single flap pocket with a black, plastic button fastening on the left side. The kilt section of the trousers begins at the right side of the reverse, where a second back pocket would be. The kilt has box pleats and wraps around the right leg and across the front of the trousers, concealing the fly fastening. It then fastens via two straps attached to the left hip which each thread through a silver buckle which is stitched on a tab at the edge of the kilt. The waistband and front panel of the trousers is lined in a grey, cotton fabric. Comme des Garçons Homme Plus
            Creations Fischer Tailoring Pattern Blocks
            2022.14.1 · Item · 1970-1985
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            A collection of bundles of paper and cardboard tailoring pattern blocks for jackets, coats and trousers. Total of 111 bundles of loose pattern pieces with some additional loose paper items. They are connected through punched holes in the top of the patterns with cotton cording attached to metal hanging hooks. All of the pattern pieces have handwritten notations and some are stamped with 'Creations Fischer / 18 Rue Duhesme / Paris 18ème'. Many have 'YSL' or Yves Saint Laurent hand written on them; others are stamped with 'Overseas Services and Trading / Diffusion / Givenchy Gentleman'; there are also some for Hermès Femme that Georges Fischer adapted from a man's block. Creations Fischer
            BodyMap Wool Coat
            2022.15 · Item · undated [1980-1989]
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Oversized coat in a bright red, wool fabric. Coat is single breasted and fastens at the front via two black, plastic, shank buttons. Coat has notch lapels and a small, turn down collar which is made from a ribbed, cotton fabric. At waist level on either side of the opening are two large, patch pockets with ribbed, cotton trims. The seams of the coat are decoratively topstitched on either side of the join. This is particularly prevalent on the shoulder seams. At the reverse of the coat there are two curved seams that run from the armpit and stop about 30cm from the hem, where they open into vents. The coat is unlined. BodyMap
            Nicholas Daley Blackwatch Two Pocket Parka Coat
            2022.1.2 · Item · 2017
            Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
            Hooded parka style coat in a hard wearing, dark green, waxed cotton fabric with black detailing. Coat fastens at the front via a brass zip with black, cotton draw strings. On each side of the front opening are large, vertical, welt pockets with a black, plastic button fastening. Black, waxed cotton patches surround the pockets, as well as being found on the elbows, hood and across the shoulders of the coat. 12.5cm splits are found at each cuff which then fastens with a black cotton drawstring. There are vents at each side seam which run 21cm up from the hem. The coat is unlined. Nicholas Daley