- 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
- 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.




