Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
ca. 1968
Medium
wool
Dimensions
H x W (a: coat): 33 × 24 in. (83.8 × 61 cm)
H x W (b: culottes): 28 × 16 in. (71.1 × 40.6 cm)
Description
A black-and-white plaid wool suit, with jacket (a) and culottes (b), designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The double-breasted jacket features a black collar, wide lapels, and six round, black buttons (the third button on the proper-right side is missing). The jacket tapers at the waist and flares slightly at the hips and wrists. The jacket is paired with culottes in the same plaid fabric.
Collection title
Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
suits
jackets
culottes
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aziza Braithwaite Bey
Object number
A2021.94.1.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c6e89549-6f4e-4c22-bb0c-5ab57974f13c

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