Summary
This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1985, from printed sik designed by textile artist Deborah Leser. These examples were worn by the donor. Part of the range developed from Prue Acton's 1985 Melbourne Cup outfit 'Stained Glass'. The emphasis was on colour. The Flying Fruit range had 50 interchangeable pieces.
Physical Description
Two-piece resort-wear outfit of silk printed in a design by Debbie Leser - brightly coloured life-sized pineapples, bananas, watermelons and apples on a bright blue background, entitled 'Flying Fruit'. (1) Long-sleeved overshirt has a high rounded neckline, dropped shoulder line, set in sleeves and cuffs fastened with 2 grey buttons. The front opens from neck to tailand fastenens with 6 grey buttons. The back features a yoke and from the .... back is split to tail.. The sides are split from underarm to curving tail. (2) Ankle-length straight wrap-around skirt with waistband. Side fastening, ties extend from the waistband.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Artist
Ms Deborah Leser, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1985
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Manufacturer
Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985
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Designer
Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985
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Inscriptions
Labels sewn inside skirt under waistband, CB: 2, 5, 7, 11 The phrases "by Deborah Leser" and "Flying Fruit" are part of the fabric design.Inscribed in white, whole or partially at various angles throughout both garments.
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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
