item details
NameCabaret outfit dress coat
ProductionElizabeth Whiting; designer; 2002-2003; New Zealand
Colin McLean; designer; 2002-2003; New Zealand
Colin McLean; designer; 2002-2003; New Zealand
Classificationcostume, tail coats
Materialspolyester, feather, hair, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 500mm (width), 1640mm (height)
Registration NumberGH017937/2
Credit linePurchased 2014
Overview
This dress coat was part of the 'cabaret' outfit worn by performance artist Mika, and was inspired by Josephine Baker (1906-1975), the famous American-born French dancer and entertainer.
Elizabeth Whiting designed the dress coat and hat. Colin McLean (aka Polly Filla) added the collar made from hair and feathers. Fiona Wall designed the raffia skirts which went with the coat.