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Ozwald Boateng Checked Jacket
2021.44 · Item · undated [1997-1999]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted, long line, checked jacket in a lightweight, wool mix. The jacket has and upper breast pocket and two faux flap pockets at the waist. Predominantly olive green in colour, a fine check pattern is created by criss -crossing, pink, horizontal lines and dark, grey/blue vertical lines. The inside is lined in a mustard colour viscose, has breast pockets on each side and a small pocket at waist level on the left side. Front fastening with three buttons, the back of the jacket is double vented and the cuffs have a four button fastening. Ozwald Boateng
Lord John Two Piece Suit Jacket
2021.45.1 · Item · 1970
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Double breasted suit jacket in a pale brown wool with a diagonal rib effect in the weave. The collar is a deep notch, without buttonholes on the lapels. Four buttons are found at the front of the jacket, with two of them used for fastening. A single concealed button is stitched to the inside of the jacket lining on the left side and fastens to the top buttonhole on the right side for added security when the jacket is closed. Two smaller plastic buttons can be found on each cuff. At the front of the jacket there two darts running from chest level to the hem, broken up by the waist pocket on each side. The waist pockets themselves sit at an angle and are jetted with a flap. On the reverse of the jacket there is a double vent and a seam in the centre which runs the length of the back. On the inside, there is a standard breast pocket on the right. The jacket is lined with a pale brown, satin fabric. There is some wear to the lining, especially at the right underarm seam. Lord John
Lord John Two Piece Suit Trousers
2021.45.2 · Item · 1970
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Suit trousers in a pale brown wool with a diagonal rib effect in the weave. Trousers are front fastening with a zip, leading to a hook and eye fastening on the waistband. The waistband itself is narrow with seven loops which enable a belt to be worn. On the inside is a small plastic button which fastens through a buttonhole on the opposing side of the waistband. At the front of the trousers, there is a welt pocket inset into the underneath of the waistband on each side of the fly. At the reverse, there is a 6cm dart halfway between the centre back of waistband and the side seam on each side. There is also a single jetted pocket on the reverse of the trousers on the right side. The trousers are unlined. Lord John
Three-piece Pinstripe Suit Jacket
2021.45.3 · Item · 1977
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted jacket in a dark blue wool with a narrow, white pinstripe. Jacket is front fastening via two, dark blue, plastic buttons and has a notched collar without button holes on the lapels. At the front of the jacket there is a welted chest pocket on the left side at a slight angle. There is a jetted pocket with a flap sitting on each side of the waist. At the front of the jacket on either side, halfway between opening and the side seam, there is a dart which runs from chest level to the start of the waist pocket. At the back, there is seam running down the centre and a deep vent. On the inside, the jacket is lined in a dark blue, satin fabric. There is a jetted pocket at chest level on each side, with the garment label sewn to the right pocket. Unknown
Three-piece Pinstripe Suit Trousers
2021.45.4 · Item · 1977
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Pinstripe trousers in a dark blue wool fabric with a narrow white pinstripe. Trousers front fasten with a zip and two buttons on the waistband, one visible and one concealed, which are attached to either side of an extended tab fastening. The waistband itself is has six loops to enable a belt to be worn. Slanted, welted pockets can be found at either side of the waist, just forward from the side seams. At the reverse, there is a 8cm dart halfway between the centre back of waistband and the side seam on each side. There are no back pockets. The trousers are unlined with the exception of the waistband which is reinforced with tape. Unknown
Three-piece Pinstripe Suit Waistcoat
2021.45.5 · Item · 1977
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted waistcoat in a dark blue wool fabric with a narrow white pinstripe. Waistcoat has a deep V neckline and fastens at the front via five, dark blue, plastic buttons. At the front, each side of the waistcoat comes together in a point at the hemline. A welted pocket is at either side of the waist. These are at a slightly slanted angle. A dart runs from the underneath of each pocket to the hem of the waistcoat. There is a vent running 6.5cm up from the hem at each of the side seams. The back of the jacket is made from a dark blue satin fabric. There are two long tabs at the waist made in the same fabric for adjustment using a silver coloured, metal buckle. A seam runs down the centre of the back. The inside of the waistcoat is lined with the same satin fabric, cut in separate panels. Unknown
Keynote Shirt
2021.45.6 · Item · undated [1980-1985]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Long sleeved shirt in a pale blue fabric. The shirt is made from a polyester and cotton mix. There is a narrow, diagonal rib effect in the weave which has a slight sheen to it. Shirt has a pointed collar and fastens at the front via five, white, plastic buttons. A single, white, plastic button can be found at each cuff. There is a tuck at the seam of each cuff where it meets the sleeve. Hemline of shirt is higher at the front than the back. Shirt has no darts. Keynote
St Michael Neck Tie
2021.45.7 · Item · 1980-1985
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Neck tie made from polyester fabric, cut on the bias and with a silk finish. Tie has an ornate, stitched, pattern of stripes, squares and swirls in varying shades of pale to dark blue. A single seam runs up the centre of the reverse of the tie. It is lined in a dark blue, polyester fabric which has a satin finish and is visible at the tip of the tie. It also has an interlining in a cream coloured, woven fabric. St Michael
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
Wool Tailcoat with Velvet Collar
2021.46.2 · Item · undated [1830-1839]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Tailcoat made from an olive green wool. As with the traditional tailcoat design, the front of the coat is cut away and stops just around waist length. The skirt of the coat at the rear is split and has has two tapering sections or 'tails.' These finish at approximately knee length. The coat is double breasted with a black velvet collar with pointed lapels. Fastening at the front, there are six gilt, metal buttons [not original] and four metal, shank buttons covered in black and olive green silk brocade. There are three gilt buttons and two fabric covered buttons on either side of the opening, which fasten through button holes on the opposing side of the opening. The coat is unlined. Unknown