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Man's blazer
Man's jacket
Man's blazer
Retailed by: Granny Takes a Trip (active 1966-1974) (English, 1966–1974)
English
about 1970
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton velvet; synthetic plain weave lining
Dimensions
Center back: 81.3 cm (32 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2007.270
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
London boutiques like Granny Takes a Trip gained prominence during the 1960s, and achieved extraordinary success during the 1970s, supplying clothing for models, rock stars and movie stars. These boutiques catered to men as well as women, who were eager to wear the lastest fashions, and this jacket exemplifies the cool and funky aesthetic of its day.
DescriptionDeep burgundy velvet blazer with cactus motifs on the shoulders and a desert scene on the back. Labeled: Granny Takes a Trip/ the World's End/London/ New York/ Made in England"
ProvenancePurchased from Resurrection, Los Angeles, CA, by the MFA, March 21, 2007