Summary
This top and pants were designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. They were produced for overseas sale (Kanto, Japan, U.S.A.) The fabric was known as 'broomstick' design, produced by wrapping silk around broom handle and steaming.The fabric also came as a long-sleeved dress, a version of which was worn over pants in film 'Breakfast in Paris' (Australian/US production).
It was part of the range developed in conjunction with Prue Acton's 1980 Melbourne Cup outfit, with 'Byzantine' theme.
Physical Description
This is a two piece pleated sik outfit: (1) Champagne coloured top in roughly pleated silk, decorared with criss-crossed straps at shoulder. Ends of straps hang down and are weighted with brass and plastic beads. Top is loose and sleeveless and edges have a decorative trim. (2) Champagne coloured straight legged pants with elasticised waistband. Fabric is shiny silk or polyester.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1981
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1981
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Inscriptions
Labels on top: 5,11,12,28,30,31. Handwritten label blue ink on white: 3329 Pink Prue Acton swing card detailing "Care of Garment" One side has printed specifications written in blue pen: style/ E3329/ 795E/ Top/ Size 8 (U.S.A.)/ Order/ sample/ colour/ champagne/ price/2 40 Labels on pants: 28,11,5,12, 32,31 and similar swing tag on pants. No price.
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Women's Clothing, Making History - Prue Acton, Innovation & Design
