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Woman's suit
Designed by: Yves Saint Laurent (French (born in Algeria), 1936–2008)
French
1990s
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave with discontinuous patterning wefts; silk satin; plastic; metal
Dimensions
Center back (jacket): 69.9 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Center back (skirt): 62.2 cm (24 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number2009.2428.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlack/dark gray wool jacket patterned with flecks of white. Convertible collar, black buttons down the center front and two slit pockets with a flap. Lined in black silk satin with one interior label at the center back: "Yves Saint Laurent/Paris/Made in France/071844."
Black/dark gray wool pencil skirt patterned with flecks of white. Four darts just under front and back waistband, center back seam, two slit pockets and a zipper on the right hip. Lined with black silk satin.
Black/dark gray wool pencil skirt patterned with flecks of white. Four darts just under front and back waistband, center back seam, two slit pockets and a zipper on the right hip. Lined with black silk satin.
ProvenanceJanuary 2009, purchased by donor from Marlene Wetherell, New York; anonymous gift to the MFA (Accession date: May 27, 2009)