Suit

Valentino

1971–72 · wool, leather · Costume Institute

This high-style suit from the early 1970s was crafted by Italian makers who were renowned for creating fine menswear. The shoulder treatment, which incorporates tapered leather flanges, is of particular note.

Artist

Valentino

Date

1971–72

Medium

wool, leather

Culture

Italian

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Dr. Barry R. Harwood, 1991