Designed by
Dr. Bey, Aziza Braithwaite, American
Created by
Elena Braith, Ltd., American
Date
1983
Medium
leather
Dimensions
H x W: 58 × 28 in. (147.3 × 71.1 cm)
Description
A red leather jumpsuit designed by Aziza Braithwaite Bey for her Elena Braith label. The jumpsuit's silhouette has a loose fit around waist that tapers towards the ankle and wrist. There are tucks and shaping seams at the top neckline and shoulders. The long sleeves are gathered at the shoulders and taper into long dart tucks at the wrists.
Collection title
Dr. Aziza Bey Fashion Archive
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
jump suits
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
A2021.94.1.8
Restrictions & Rights
© Dr. Aziza Bey
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a3427f76-4e70-465d-8da6-9ac620dfedb8

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