Betty Jackson 'The Cloth' 1985 Abstract Design Blouse

Betty Jackson 'The Cloth' 1985 Abstract Design Blouse

Founded in 1983 by David Band, Brian Bolger, Helen Manning and Fraser Taylor, ‘The Cloth’ – so-named because of their shared background in textiles – was an interdisciplinary London-based design studio, set up with the intention to facilitate movement between fine art and design projects.

Within The Cloth each member produced work to individual commission in parallel with collective projects; these included Brian Bolger’s renown exuberant designs for Betty Jackson. Disbanding in 1988, 'The Cloth’s' design work forms part of the iconography of the Eighties.

Cotton cheesecloth lightweight shirt with longer back and centre front placket closed by two cream buttons. Pieces from The Cloth's work for Betty Jackson can be found in the collection of the V & A museum.

Fabric composition

Made in UK

Size 10UK

Measurements 

Across chest 62cm

Across waist 62cm 

Across shoulders 43cm 

Length of body 65cm front 78cm back 

Length of sleeve 35cm

Condition excellent! 

Reference Images - 1 the cloth for Betty Jackson, several pieces layered, photographer,model and date unknown. 2 Video excerpt about 'The Cloth's' collaboration with Betty Jackson from 'A Woman's Place : The Imagemakers, 1985'.

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