Slides of runway show(s) by Cerruti, spring/summer 1996., 1996
Scope and Contents
Slides of runway show(s) by Cerruti, spring/summer 1996.
Dates
- Creation: 1996
Creator
- Cerruti (Organization)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Cerruti 1881 is a menswear fashion brand located in Paris and was founded in 1967 by Nino Cerruti. The company has ties with the Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti textile mill, which Nino Cerruti's grandfather, Antonio Cerruti, created in 1881. Nino took over as president of the company in 1950 and began producing menswear. The brand became well regarded for their contemporary, more relaxed style of suit making, including unlined suits and blazers. In 1968, Cerruti 1881 became the first fashion house to show menswear and womenswear concurrently on the runway.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : * 80 linear feet of slides housed in 160 6"x15.5"x10" boxes. * Accrual added in 2024 not yet processed
General
Cerruti 1881 is a menswear fashion brand located in Paris and was founded in 1967 by Nino Cerruti. The company has ties with the Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti textile mill, which Nino Cerruti's grandfather, Antonio Cerruti, created in 1881. Nino took over as president of the company in 1950 and began producing menswear. The brand became well regarded for their contemporary, more relaxed style of suit making, including unlined suits and blazers. In 1968, Cerruti 1881 became the first fashion house to show menswear and womenswear concurrently on the runway.
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Published
Repository Details
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