Adrian, Gilbert; brown & white gingham wool suit

Description

Adrian "original" brown & white gingham wool suit; long hip length jacket (a); long set-in sleeves; notched pointed collar; horizontal slash pocket, self bound on lower right side just below the natural waistline; jacket consists of 4 different sizes of gingham, smallest squares form the yoke and collar back and front, the section below that is a little larger, and the lower jacket has even larger checks; the right side of the jacket and right sleeve has a method of slashing almost forming a pocket effect at each horizontal panel; slashing begins from a point at center front where it gradually increases in size to the side seam, this is continued on the back; each under panel is the largest size check; jacket is lined in russet silk crepe; b) skirt- straight, one gingham size, knife pleat at lower left side.