1997 S/S Taffeta Cutaway Jacket & Skirt Set

Hard to come by iridescent taffeta jacket and skirt set from the 1997 Spring/Summer La Poupée, or The Doll, collection by Alexander McQueen.  

Jacket

• Contoured taffeta jacket
  
• Mandarin collar
  
• Padded shoulders
  
• Single hook-and-eye closure 
  
• Horizontal slit at elbows, can be worn as a 3/4 sleeve
• Four faux button cuff closure
• Front pointed hem

Skirt

• Taffeta pencil skirt
• Diagonal stitch detailing 
• Concealed back hook and zip closure
• Bottom back cutaway vent 
  
  
• Dark olive green, black
• Lined
• 72% acetate, 28% polyester 
• Alexander McQueen label, made in Italy
• Very good condition, small tear on the left sleeve (photo 6), horizontal mark below back left shoulder of the jacket (photo 9)
• Estimated size: 6 (marked size 46)

 

Measurements
Jacket
Bust: 37“
Waist: 32“
Hip: 38“
Length (Center Back): 21“
Length (Center Front from Neck): 23"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17.5“
Sleeve Length: 33“
Sleeve Opening: 9“

Skirt
Waist: 30"
Hip: 38"
Length (Center Front): 21"
Sweep: 38"