Workers for Freedom Indigo Dyed Silk Duster Jacket

Workers for Freedom Indigo Dyed Silk Duster Jacket

Silk Crepe de Chine hand dyed with indigo in shibori style. Loose fit with patch pockets and asymmetric shawl/ sailor -esque collar. Front wraps over and has two small ties to close.  Body has slight trapeze cut.

Graham Fraser and Richard Nott launched their company, Workers for Freedom in 1985, leaving behind their respective former careers as merchandising manager for fashion and accessories at Liberty in London and principal fashion lecturer at Kingston University. The company name was chosen to emphasize what they saw as their freedom from the large companies for whom they had previously worked. They won designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 1990.

A rare piece from one of their earliest collections. 

Made in England

100% Silk 

Size 2

Measurements

Length 72cm

Sleeve length 42cm 

Across Chest 63cm when closed

Across Waist 68cm

Condition  Good, small pull in silk at back just above the label, covered by collar when worn, refer to final image.

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