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Anne Klein · 1967
Anne Klein
- American sportswear
- Versatile separates
Anne Klein made versatile sportswear a central part of the American wardrobe. The Museum at FIT connects her comfortable, adaptable ensembles with the needs of modern women and with her training at the Traphagen School.
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1967
The photographed leather tunic has a straight body, long sleeves and a dark belt. The museum credits components a–c to Anne Klein, accessories d–e to Capezio and component g to Adolfo; the ensemble is a collaboration of separately attributed pieces.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1970s
A densely patterned, full-length silhouette is suspended from slender straps. The print changes scale and direction across the garment, while its uncomplicated outline lets the textile dominate. The museum records cotton and metal and credits Anne Klein as designer.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Skirt suit
1960 · V&A collection
Linen and organza.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Dress
1954 · V&A collection
Wool, satin and knit.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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Jacket from a trouser suit
1968 · V&A collection
Gabardine, printed silk.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, LondonArchive pieces, grouped by date
2 pieces1967
1 piece · Season not recorded
1970s
1 piece · Season not recorded
Ensemble
Anne Klein · 1970s
About Anne Klein
The examples here range from a belted leather tunic to a long patterned ensemble, demonstrating different materials within a practical design vocabulary.