Classic
Adrian Suit
Following a successful career as a Hollywood
costume designer Gilbert Adrian turned to
fashion design on a much larger scale in the
1940's.
This claret colored wool suit is a striking
example of his exquisite tailoring. The trim
jackets and narrow skirts were a byproduct of
World War II fabric restrictions. The ingenious
use of seams, pockets, buttons and ties was a
byproduct of the genius that was Adrian.
The jacket is distinguished by the button
treatment, grouped together in sets of four at
the neck and waistline. There are four pockets
as well and three of them are fully functional.
The fourth, the one with the button adds
symmetry to the design.
The intricate cut of the fabric allows for a
tailored and narrow silhouette. The skirt is
distinguished by a kick pleat at the left side.
The jacket is lined in a matching shade of silk
and it retains the original shoulder pads. The
two buttons at the cuffs are replacements. Both
the jacket and the skirt are in excellent
condition.
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