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Michiko Koshino Neoprene Tailcoat
2022.6.5 · Item · 1985-1986
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Tailcoat made from neoprene. The outside is black and the inner is a bright blue. The tailcoat has no collar and fastens at the front via a large hook and eye fastening. As is traditional with tailcoats, the front is cut away and the back of the coat is longer [the tails]. There is a seam that runs the down the centre of the back of the tailcoat. The seams are stitched together using a flatlock stitch. The tailcoat is unlined. There are no pockets. Michiko Koshino
John Richmond Man Double Breasted Jacket with Detachable Leather Biker Collar
2022.6.6 · Item · undated [1990-1999]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Double breasted jacket in a deep burgundy colour with pointed lapels. Jacket has four burgundy, plastic buttons at the front, fastening by two of them. A further button is stitched to the inside lining of the left side of the jacket and fastens through a buttonhole on the right side which is concealed when the jacket is closed. On each side of the waist there is a jetted pocket. A dart runs from chest level to the pocket on each side of the opening. There is no chest pocket on the front of the jacket. The collar is made from leather with a metal stud at the tip of each point. The collar attaches to the jacket using a concealed zip and sits over the lapels of the jacket when attached. Two buttons can be found under the collar at the back which help to further secure the collar to the jacket. A seam runs the length of the back of the jacket. There is no back vent. The inside of the jacket is lined in a green viscose fabric. There are no internal pockets. John Richmond
John Richmond Trousers with Silver Metal Crosses
2022.6.7 · Item · undated [1990-1999]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Trousers made from a black, wool fabric. Trousers are front fastening with a zip and a black plastic button at the waist. A second concealed button is stitched to the inside of the waistband and fastens through a buttonhole on an extended waistband tab. The trousers have six belt loops at the waist but no outer waistband. On either side of the zip, just below each of the front belt loops, is a horizontal, jetted pocket. There is no back pocket. At the back of the trousers, there is are two 13cm darts from the waistband, halfway between the back seam and side seams. Six silver crosses hang down the side of each leg from platted loops of cord sewn into the side seams. The trousers are unlined. John Richmond
John Richmond Man Leather Waistcoat with Silver Metal Crosses
2022.6.8 · Item · undated [1990-1999]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Waistcoat with a high, round neck and chunky, silver, zip fastening at the front. Front panel of waistcoat is made from a soft leather. A vertical, though slightly angled, zip pocket is located on the left side, halfway down from neck to hem and halfway across from the opening to side seam. Eight metal crosses on metal loops hang from studded leather tabs from the front of the waistcoat, four on each side of the zip. The back of the waistcoat is made from a green satin fabric and has two long tabs at the waist that adjust via a metal buckle. The inside of the waistcoat is lined in the same material. John Richmond
John Richmond Shirt with Printed Crucifix Images
2022.6.9 · Item · undated [1990-1999]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
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. John Richmond
Smock, Denison Airborne Troops
2022.60 · Item · 1944
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Heavy cotton drill over-smock printed with a brush stroke camouflage pattern in shades of khaki, brown and green. The collar is square cut, lined with khaki wool and has a Lightening zip fastening which opens to the chest. The shoulders have button fastened epaulettes and each cuff is adjustable with a button fastening. The smock has four large angled patch pockets on the front; two at the chest and two at the waist. These are closed by pointed flaps that are secured by metal Newey press-studs. At the base of the smock is a long 'tailpiece' flap attached by press-studs that fasten between the wearers legs to ensure that the smock doesn't rise up before or during a parachute jump. Under each arm are six ventilation holes. The smock is camouflage printed with a dark green and brown brush stroke pattern on a khaki background. P Frankenstein & Sons
St Bernard Y Front Underwear with Cotton Mesh Inserts
2022.61 · Item · undated
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Y fronts made in a cream coloured cotton fabric. Underwear comprises of four panels, with the two side panels made from cotton string woven in a diamond pattern. The opening on the front panel is in an inverted Y shape. The waistband and leg holes are elasticated. St Bernard
Mr Freedom Striped Suit Jacket
2022.62.1 · Item · undated [1971-1973]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted satin jacket with notched lapels. The jacket has vertical stripes, just over 1cm in width, in red, yellow, purple, teal, pink, and navy, with black stripes of just over 1.5cm in-between. At the centre of each black stripe is a fine, vertical stripe of black stitching, about 3mm in width, which gives a slight pinstripe effect. Jacket fastens at the front via three pink plastic buttons [one button is missing]. On each side of the waist are two large patch pockets with welted, angled openings. There is contrasting, white stitching around the edge of these pockets. There are no buttons at the cuffs and no breast pocket. At the reverse of the jacket there is no back vent. The inside of the jacket is lined with turquoise satin fabric. There are no internal pockets. Mr Freedom
Mr Freedom Striped Suit Trousers
2022.62.2 · Item · undated [1971-1973]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Suit trousers in a satin fabric. The trousers have vertical stripes in red, yellow, purple and black. The stripes vary in width and between each colour is a thin, turquoise stripe, just under 3mm in width. Trousers fasten at the front via a zip with a single red, plastic button at the waistband. There is top stitching in red around the fly and to add detailing to the waistband. There are no belt loops. Angled pockets sit at either side of the waist and these are also outlined by contrasting red stitching. This stitching continues from the pockets to the back of the trousers, forming an M shape. There are no back pockets or darts. The hem of each trouser leg has been turned up by hand. At the back of the waistband there is also evidence that they were taken in at some stage. The trousers are unlined. Mr Freedom
Sebastion's Striped Needlecord Jacket
2022.62.2 · Item · undated [1960-1979]
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Single breasted, needlecord jacket with notched lapels. The jacket has vertical stripes of varying widths in pale and dark pink, green, yellow and teal. Jacket fastens at the front via two burgundy plastic buttons in a wood effect. A smaller, matching button is at each cuff. There is no pocket at the chest. Two large patch pockets are found at either side of the waist. There are no darts. At the back there is a single, large vent. On the inside, the jacket is lined in a burgundy / purple, satin fabric. There is a jetted pocket on the right side of the chest. Sebastion's