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Gilbert Adrian
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)1949

Not on view
Striped shirt dress in tan, gray, and navy with chevron seam details, self-tie belt, patch pockets, and a straight skirt with center pleat
Knit wool skirt suit with horizontal tan and dark navy stripes; jacket features a gray striped yoke with chevron detailing at the shoulders, center front zipper, and self-tie belt at waist; pencil skirt with front vent.
Close-up detail of a woven textile with geometric patterning; silver-grey diagonal herringbone stripes in the upper portion transition to warm gold-tan stripes below, separated by dark outlines forming chevron and triangular motifs.
Close-up detail of a woven textile with bold geometric patterning in black, white, and gold, featuring diagonal striped sections and a central chevron motif where contrasting tones meet at a folded seam.
Close-up of woven textile with contrasting sections: silver-white herringbone weave at top and golden-tan diagonal stripe pattern below, joined by a bold black chevron motif at center.
Close-up of woven textile in gold and black, featuring horizontal stripes on the body and a chevron pattern along the upper edge, with a knotted sash or tie at center left.
Woven textile in tan and black with horizontal stripes and a chevron band near the top; a knotted sash extends from the upper left, showing the fabric's twill weave structure.
Close-up detail of a woven textile with two distinct striped zones: a silver-gray herringbone section at top with diagonal ribbing forming a chevron seam, transitioning to warm golden-tan horizontal stripes outlined in black below.
Close-up of a woven textile sculpture with a rounded, faceted form; upper sections feature gray and white herringbone chevron patterns, lower sections transition to warm gold and black horizontal stripes.
Close-up detail of a woven textile with distinct horizontal bands: black and white herringbone chevrons at top, fine parallel stripes in the middle, and warm tan and black horizontal stripes below, with a small arrow motif at the transition zone.
Close-up detail of woven textile with a repeating diamond grid pattern in black and off-white, showing fine twill weave texture and a horizontal seam or fold across the center.
Designer
Gilbert Adrian
United States, active California, Los Angeles, 1903-1959
Design House
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Label
Adrian
United States, California, Los Angeles, founded 1942
Title
Woman's Suit (Jacket and Skirt)
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1949
Medium
Wool twill, worsted
Dimensions
Length (a) Jacket center back length): 25 7/8 in. (65.72 cm) Length (b) Skirt center back length): 25 1/2 in. (64.77 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Eleanor La Vove, Maryon Patricia Lears, Ricki Ring and Gustave Tassell
Accession Number
M.2003.95a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Kaplan, Wendy, ed. Living in a Modern Way: California Design, 1930-1965. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2013.
Selected Exhibition History
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". October 1, 2011 - June 3, 2012
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". October 1, 2011 - June 3, 2012
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 20, 2013 - June 3, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 20, 2013 - June 3, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". July 6, 2013 - September 29, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". July 6, 2013 - September 29, 2013
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". November 2, 2013 - February 9, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". November 2, 2013 - February 9, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 29, 2014 - July 6, 2014
  • California Design, 1930–1965: "Living in a Modern Way". March 29, 2014 - July 6, 2014