Fashion — 1981
Suit, ballroom dance suit
A man's Latin-American ballroom dance all in one jumpsuit worn by Alan Fletcher when, with his wife Hazel, they won the World Professional Latin American Dance Championship for the fifth consecutive time at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th May 1981. The couple retired from professional dance after this win, making them undefeated champions.
The suit is made from strong black stretch polyester, open with a zip down the front. the fabric is bonded to a thicker lining. The deep V neck is edged with plastic and glass beads and sequins, as are the cuffs. The body pieces extend into trousers, fitted at the top and flaring out at the bottom, held under the foot with wide black elastic. the trouser creases are sewn down and the cuff is reinforced with stiffening. The long fitted sleeves are cut in two pieces.
A label in the back collar reads 'Challis & Gunn' London(01-539 7075) & Bournemouth (0201771305)'
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 81.639/2
- Object name:
- suit, ballroom dance suit
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- Artist/Maker:
- Challis and Gunn
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- Production date:
- 1981
- Material:
polyester, plastic, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- L 1486 mm, L (sleeve) 635, W (waist) 400 mm, W (chest) 480 mm, L (inner leg) 832 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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