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2018.151 · Item · Autumn Winter 1997
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
This piece is a long coat made from a synthetic blend fabric which has a 1 way stretch and the surface has a satin appearance. The coat is single breasted, and fastens into a hidden button placket with 3 black buttons. The lapel has a high break point, with a peaked lapel. The front body has a horizontal seam across the waistline which flows to the side seam. The back of the jacket has a high shaped seam detail which opens into a pleated vent just below the back waistline. The sleeve is finished with a double topstiched cuff detailing with two buttons on the outer arm. There is a single chest pocket on the left side. The coat is finished with a black ining with a pocket in the right side, which is loose at the hemline.
Country of Design: UK
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Alexander McQueen
Helmut Lang Denim Jacket
2018.152 · Item · 1998
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Helmut Lang simple denim jacket with traditional denim gold double stitch lapped seam detailing and silver Helmut Lang branded jeans buttons. It closes with six buttons and hasadjustable tabs on either side of the waistband with two buttons on each side. It has two chest patch pockets and two tapered front lapped seams with a pocket inserted into the outer seam on each side, finished with gold bar tacks. It has two top stitched darts on each cuff, both fastening with a silver Helmut Lang button. The back has a topstitched yoke and two tapered seams.
Country of Design: New York, USA
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Helmut Lang
2018.153 · Item · Spring 2006
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive

This jacket from Carol Christian Poell features his frequently used style of internal construction. It is unlined, with the seams finished with a thick contrast thread overlocking in yellow. The front body is structured with a fully loost canvas which is only secured to the lapel and one run of stitching securing the edge to the lower pocket bag. The front facing is secured at the top to the top pocket bag, and from the base of there to the canvas. The back shoulder is reinforced with teo layers of curved canvas seamed into the armhole and the front facing edge. The jacket sleeves are fully lined in a grey striped lining. the inner jacket has two pockets, on the left side securing with a tab and button, along with a Carol Christian Poell label. The exterior of the jacket fastens with a single button, and has one body pocket on each side, with a single welt and a flap. The back of the jacket has a single vent, and the sleeve cuff has a single functioning button.

He was inspired by the stitching on rubble bags for this collection and designed a machine to sew the oversized overlocking.

Country of Design: Italy
Country of Manufacture: Italy

Carol Christian Poell
2018.154 · Item · undated [1965-1973]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
White PVC Bike Helmet with Castrol England transfer on front. Helmet has a peak on front, and curved seamlines across top scull. Helmet is padded with corkboard with a layer of foam. It secures with a strap across two side and one back flap. The side flaps are secured to the back flap with a buckle on each side. Helmet has adustable pull chord around top of sweatband. THe inner of the hat has two crossing lengths of cotton tape for suspension from the top of the skull
Country of Design: England
Country of Manufacture: England
Aviakit
2018.155 · Item · 1957
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
This royal marines sports top is white with a red neckband and sleeve cuffs. The centre front has a topstiched logo with a crown, two crossed clubs and two stars. The Crown above and two stars below dictate a Chief petty officer or petty officer. Conlowe LTD