Vivienne Westwood 1995 Corset Vest and Jacket

Vivienne Westwood Harris tweed wool corseted ensemble from the Fall 1995 Vive La Cocotte collection — one of the most iconic shows of her career, staged at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. The collection reflected Westwood's interest in 18th century French fashions and culture.

The ensemble features a riding-style jacket with an extremely fitted, nipped waist and puff sleeves. It attaches at the front to a beautiful corset waistcoat (vest) with oversized lapels. The waistcoat has an interior white zip-front corset. Closes with eight sets of orb buttons. The jacket has a beautiful pale pink silk lining.

DETAILS
Label: Vivienne Westwood
Circa: Fall 1995
Condition: Overall excellent. There is a small, faint spot on the front of the vest. One of the large orb buttons on the vest is worn. See detailed photo.

MEASUREMENTS
JACKET
Shoulders: 13.5"
Bust: approximately 33" (not meant to close)
Length: 22" in back
Sleeve length: 25"
Marked size: 12 (UK)

CORSET WAISTCOAT
Bust: tight 32"
Waist: tight 25"
Marked size: 12 (UK)