Summary

This outfit was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1981. It was worn by the donor to the 1981 Melbourne Cup with a belt (SH 942099) and a hat and boots (not in collection as at 13/12/1995). Based on the 'Cavalier' theme, inspired by the New Romantic movement of the time, as exemplified by English pop group Adam and the Ants. It was later worn at the donor's 25th Anniversary Parade in 1988.

Prue Acton's Melbourne Cup clothing was specially designed for her to draw attention to Australian designers and in particular her forthcoming winter range.

Physical Description

Three piece ensemble based on "Cavalier" theme consisting of a jacket, shirt and pants: (1) Hip length grey metallic-look leather jacket with collar and fitted bodice. Pleated sleeves have deep cuffs. Decorative buttons at front opening and on cuffs fastened with leather loops. Jacket is lined in charcoal coloured pol- yester, sleeves lined in cotton. (2) Long-sleeved white cotton shirt. Large collar, gauntlet cuffs and front opening all heavily trimmed with lace. Neck and cuffs are fastened by white fabric-covered buttons. Very full sleeves. (3) Charcoal grey woollen crepe pants. Very full and pleated, narrowing to tight at the ankles. Narrow waistband is fastened at the front with a metal hook. Front zip fasteneing. Lined in charcoal polyester.

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