Lot 28 A Matsuda black velvet romper ensemble, late 1980s-early 1990s

labelled, of black cotton velvet backed in faux fur, comprising: a romper-jacket with front zip closure, funnel collar, cutouts to underarms, bust approx 91cm 36in, waist 81cm 32in; a pair of matching faux-fur lined cotton stockings with zips to backs, faux fur tops, integral stirrups, (3)

Mitsuhiro Matsuda was born in 1934, in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Waseda University in 1958, and received a degree in fashion design from Bunka College of Fashion in 1961.

After traveling to Paris with fellow designer, Kenzo in the mid-1960s, he returned alone to Japan and launched his company, Nicole Ltd. in 1971.

In 1974, Matsuda became one of the founders of TD6 (Tokyo Designer Six). The collective's objective was establish Tokyo as a center for fashion creativity and created Tokyo's first official fashion week. 

He introduced divisions Monsieur Nicole, in 1974, Madame Nicole in 1976, Chambre de Nicole in 1978, formed Matsuda USA, and opened his New York City store in 1981. His Hong Kong store opened the following year, and a Paris boutique opened in 1987.

Matsuda became known for his innovative melding of art and architecture with fashion.

Good condition, slight soiling to crotch area, would benefit from dry cleaning - would benefit from dry cleaning