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avant garde fashion, design innovation, Ernesto Michahelles, jumpsuit fashion, La Tuta, THAYTH, the jumpsuit
Versatile
Comfort
Ease
Practical
and
Modern … still
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The Jumpsuit
a garment of liberating properties
a quick robe and disrobe
a perfect ‘one-sie’ dress alternative
a fashion statement maker
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Designed by Italian artist and designer Ernesto Michahelles,
who styled himself THAYTH,
and appearing on the fashion stage in 1920
the jumpsuit was considered distinct, modern,
innovative and avant garde.
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THAYTH, a proponent of the Italian futurist movement
regarded his creation as a modern garment
for everyday-wear, for everyone
a fashion inventive.
He called it La Tuta, the T-shaped tracksuit.
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(image from newsblog.aboutitaly.net):
THAYTH wearing ‘La Tuta’
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Intended for practical use,
the garment was quickly embraced as a fashion item.
La Tuta launched the jumpsuit trend
which continues to be celebrated today.
Truly an iconic piece.
Witness a few show-stoppers;
La Tuta: re-interpreted for Summer 2013
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(images from fashionising):
Max Mara, summer 2013
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Rebecca Minkoff, Summer 2013
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House of Holland, Summer 2013
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(images from elleuk):
Stella McCartney, Summer 2013
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Donna Karan, Summer 2013
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Diane von Furstenberg, Summer 2013
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Valentino, Summer 2013
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