Two-piece Suit (Green)
Alexander McQueen, Hubert de Givenchy2000
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
Bangkok, Thailand
Jacket and vest front of SUPPORT silk ikat (mat mii) and brocade from northeastern Thailand; skirt of Thai changeable silk.
Representing His Majesty King Bhumibol, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit marked the 25th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China with a state visit. Her Majesty was wearing this suit upon arrival in Beijing. After being warmly greeted by then-Vice-President Hu Jintao, Her Majesty inspected the Guards of Honour on the way to welcoming ceremonies at the Great Hall of the People. During Her Majesty’s two-week stay, a SUPPORT exhibition was presented at the Shangri-la Hotel, Shanghai.
QSMT 2009.4.46a-b
- Title: Two-piece Suit (Green)
- Creator: Alexander McQueen for House of Givenchy
- Date Created: 2000
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