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Cream Wool Knit Space Age Trouser Suit

1960s · 1960s · British

Production

ready-to-wear

Material

wool knit

Culture

British

Movement

Space Age · Mod

Influences

mod geometric styling · space age futurism

A two-piece wool knit ensemble featuring a cream-colored tunic top with contrasting navy blue trim and matching trousers. The tunic displays a geometric construction with diagonal zip closures creating angular lines across the front, characteristic of 1960s space age design. The sleeves are set-in with navy cuffs, and the hemline falls at hip length. The trousers feature horizontal navy stripes at knee level, creating visual breaks in the silhouette. The overall construction emphasizes clean geometric lines and functional details like exposed zippers, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and futuristic aesthetics. The relaxed fit and knit construction represent the period's move away from structured tailoring toward more casual, youth-oriented fashion.

jumpsuitstraightcrew neckfloor length

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