Button up sleeveless jacket with collar in a dark blue denim fabric. Jacket has a five button front closure and two button down, flap pockets at chest. A horizontal seam runs at the top of these pockets from the front opening to the side seam; and the length of the back. Two parallel seams run down from the flap pockets to the waistband on either side of the front of the jacket. On either side of the front there is an in-seam, vertical pocket concealed within the outer one of these seams. Contrasting, yellow stitching is used for every seam on the jacket and each of the buttons has the words 'Geordie Jeans' engraved on them. The jacket has a waistband that is 3.5cm deep.
Geordie Jeans
Double breasted, backless waistcoat in a black wool mix. Waistcoat has peaked lapels with the phrase 'Designing the Heavens' in red, stylised text. The phrase starts at the point of each lapel, with the end of the phrase hidden when the waistcoat is fastened. The letters are not stitched into the fabric. Each letter has been individually cut from a moleskin type material and then attached onto the waistcoat. Four small, black, plastic buttons sit at the front of the waistcoat, two either side of the opening, and the waistcoat fastens by two of these using buttonholes on the left side. An additional button is stitched to the inside of the lining on left side and fastens through a concealed buttonhole on the right. At the front of the waistcoat there are three, welted pockets; two on each side at waist level and a slightly smaller, ticket or watch pocket sitting higher up on the left side. The waistcoat is backless but triangles of fabric extend out from each of the the side seams into an extended tab which fastens with a metal buckle. The inside of the jacket is lined in a black, satin fabric with the words Michiko London in a repeating pattern that becomes visible when angled towards the light.
Michiko Koshino
Leather waistcoat with a rounded, high neckline that gives the garment the look of a top instead of a classic waistcoat. Waistcoat fastens with a zip that runs the length of the front from the hem to the neck. Garment is comprised of multiple panels. The front is predominantly silver, with a panel either side of the zip that measures 14cm at the widest point and runs from the neckline to the hem. Adjacent to the silver panels as you move towards the side seams are narrower, gold panels which measure just short of 3cm. There is a slight curve in both of these panels, mirroring the cut of the waistcoat and how it might sit on the body when worn. The remainder of the front is made from black leather. On these black leather panels, approximately 8cm from the hem, are four poppers, two on each side. In-between each of these poppers is a dart which is 18.5cm in length, ending at the hem. The back of the waistcoat is made from a black, satin fabric. A seam runs the length of the back. The lining of the waistcoat is made from this same fabric.
John Richmond
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
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
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
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
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
Waistcoat from three piece wool tweed workwear suit with cotton lining. The wool tweed is dark grey herringbone twill with widely set one thread stripes in red and green. The waistcoat has pointed fronts and deep V neckline with three welted angled pockets - two at the waist and one at the left chest. It fastens with five black plastic buttons. The back of the waistcoat is dark grey twill cotton with two long tabs at the waist for adjustment by a metal buckle (corroded). It is lined in cream cotton with staining and soiling.
Tuff as Steel
High waisted trousers in a charcoal coloured, worsted wool fabric. Trousers have a button fly comprising of four bakelite buttons on a concealed button placket. For added stability, there is an additional button on the inside of the waistband that fastens to a button hole on a concealed tab at the top of the fly. On the inside of the waistband their are six additional buttons that enable braces to be worn. On the outside of the waist are six drop loops, hanging 1cm below the waistband and through which a belt can be threaded. The legs of the trousers are very wide from the crotch to the knee and then taper from the knee to the ankle. At the hem of each leg sits 2.5 inch turn ups. There is a crease front and back of each trouser leg, twin pleats at the front, and twin back darts which run from the waistband to the back pockets. The trousers have two, button fastened, slit pockets at the back and vertical inseam pockets at each side of the waist. The waistband of the trousers is lined in a cream satin fabric and each pocket is lined with a cream cotton fabric. '207 / V / WEL' is written in black ink on the waistband and on the lining of the right waist pocket.
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