John Galliano Cream Anatomical Knit Jacket (AW 1990)

Curator’s Note

John Galliano presented his Autumn/Winter 1990–1991 collection, Fencing, in Paris for the first time, which marked an important stage in his early career. The collection was inspired by the idea of an eighteenth-century swordswoman, and featured historical tailoring with fencing jackets, jodhpurs, corsetry and anatomical knitwear. This cream wool and angora-blend jacket was shown on the runway and is illustrated in Kerry Taylor's Galliano: Spectacular Fashion. The cable-knit pattern follows the anatomy of the human body and features a ribcage, collarbones, spine and muscles. It features two cut-out openings at the shoulders and back, and the ribbed waist creates a fitted, slightly flared shape. The jacket is an early example of Galliano's interest in using garment construction to interpret the human body.

Literature: Kerry Taylor, Galliano: Spectacular Fashion (2020), Autumn/Winter 1990–91, Fencing, p. 168 (ebook pagination).

Description

• Cream wool and angora-blend knit jacket from John Galliano’s Autumn-Winter 1990 “Fencing” collection
• Anatomical cable-knit design referencing the ribcage, spine, collarbones and muscles of the human body
• High ribbed collar
• Front zip
• Cut-out openings at the shoulders and back
• Long cable-knit sleeves
• Composition: 70% wool, 20% angora, 10% nylon
• Labelled size UK 8 (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)

Size and Measurements

• Labelled size UK 8 (Please refer to measurements for accurate fir)
• Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
  • Shoulder widthL 37cm
  • Chest: 39cm
  • Waist: 32cm
  • Length: 57cm
  • Sleeve length: 60cm