Collection Online
Medium
wool, rayon, metal, metallic thread, felt
Measurements
159.0 cm (centre back) 81.0 cm (inner leg)
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, inside centre back, woven in green on black synthetic fabric: Jean Paul / GAULTIER / HOMME / 48 / DRY CLEANING ONLY / MADE IN ITALY
Accession Number
2001.146
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Kaiser Bequest, 2001
© Jean Paul Gaultier
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Tailored fine black wool sleeveless jumpsuit with slim three-quarter legs. The front panels feature nine decorative elements each with two gold metallic dome buttons linked by a length of gold metallic chain and attached with a spring clasp. The chain and button elements run horizontally and decrease in length as they descend, finishing at the narrowed waistline.