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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Woman's Ensemble, 'Pasta'fall/winter 1991-1992

Not on view
Ivory waffle-knit coat with oversized hood and mismatched silver hardware closures, worn over a fringed skirt of cut fabric strips, displayed on a gray mannequin
Fashion garment displayed on a gray abstract mannequin: a knee-length skirt constructed entirely of looped and hanging cream-colored fabric strips, densely layered at the hip and trailing unevenly at the hem.
Fashion garment displayed on a gray mannequin torso: a mini skirt constructed entirely from cream-colored fabric strips that hang and loop freely, creating a fringe-like silhouette.
Close-up photograph of pale cream-colored flat noodle strands hanging vertically from a white surface, with ribbon-like loops and draping forms against a gray background.
Detail of a garment on a dress form; white waffle-knit fabric at top with long, narrow cream leather or hide fringe strips hanging below.
Close-up photograph of pale cream-colored flat noodle strands hanging vertically against a neutral gray background, with soft studio lighting highlighting the matte, slightly rough texture of the uncooked pasta.
Close-up of an oversized hood displayed on a gray mannequin head, cream-colored textile with a raised waffle-weave texture on the exterior and smooth pale lining visible inside the deep opening.
Fashion display on a white mannequin: cream-colored waffle-knit hooded jacket with a draped cowl neckline, accessorized with a silver chain necklace featuring geometric and crescent-shaped pendants.
Designer
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Morocco, active France, born 1949
Design House
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
France, founded 1978
Title
Woman's Ensemble, 'Pasta'
Place Made
France
Date Made
fall/winter 1991-1992
Medium
Jacket: wool waffle weave; skirt: wool; buttons and necklace: silver metal
Dimensions
a) Skirt length: 33 in. (83.82 cm) variable; b) Jacket center back length: 43 in. (109.22 cm); c) Necklace length: 30 1/2 in. (77.47 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.2006.25a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles