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Day Dress

John Redfernc. 1915

The Kyoto Costume Institute

The Kyoto Costume Institute
Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

A tailored suit of soft materials has feminine elements mixed tailoring that originated from men's clothing. During World War I women's clothing shifted drastically towards higher functionality, and daily clothing like this suit, allowing more freedom of movement, became popular.
John Redfern opened his shop at London in 1881, and gained popularity due to his tailored suits and sportswear. Later he opened shops in Paris and New York. In 1916 he was received orders from the Red Cross for women's uniforms designs.

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  • Title: Day Dress
  • Creator: John Redfern
  • Fashion House: REDFERN Paris
  • Label: REDFERN Paris
  • Manufacturer: Redfern
  • Date Created: c. 1915
  • Type: Dress
  • Photographer: ©The Kyoto Costume Institute, photo by Takashi Hatakeyama
  • Rights: Collection of The Kyoto Costume Institute
  • Medium: Set of jacket and skirt in green silk pongee; lining and collar with floral print; pleated skirt.
The Kyoto Costume Institute

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