Suit

Item

SFRC Accession Number
en-ca 2-980-11-06400
Title
en-ca Suit
Style Period
en-ca 1980s
en-ca 1980
Designer
en-ca Jean Louis Scherrer
Label
en-ca JL Scherrer Boutique, Paris
Design / Construction
en-ca Navy and white suit - jacket/blouse and skirt. The jacket is unstructured so may also be referred to as a blouse. It is white crepe with navy edging. It has a deep v-neckline and long sleeves. The neckline and cuffs are edged in navy. Vertical pleating extends from the shoulders to the dropped waistline. The basque or lower part of the jacket has horizontal tucks. There is a centre front closure using 6 buttons which have the JLS logo. The navy skirt is straight, fully lined with a 1 3/4 inch waistband and 4 belt loops of the same fabric. There is a centre back zipper and hook and eye closure.
Type of Garment
en-ca Main dress
en-ca Ensemble
en-ca Jacket, blouse, and skirt
en-ca Womenswear
Material
en-ca Crepe
Colour
en-ca White
en-ca Navy
Donor
en-ca Jane Atkins