Paroda

Power suits

A woman wearing a suit is a political statement. In the 1970s and 1980s, power suits and other attire became a way for women to establish their authority in a male-dominated world. Curated by [Europeana XX project partners](https://pro.europeana.eu/project/europeana-xx).

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris,13 October 1979. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler spring / summer 1980 women's ready-to-wear collection. Location: Cirque d'Hiver - 110, rue Amelot, 75011.

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris, 22-03-1984. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler, autumn-winter 1984-1985 collection, women's ready-to-wear.Model: Anna Bayle. Location: Le Zénith Paris - La Villette.

Paul Van Riel

France, Paris, 21-03-1985. Fashion show of Thierry Mugler, autumn-winter 1985/1986 women's ready-to-wear collection. Location: Jardin des Tuileries, Palais du Louvre.

Nordic Museum Foundation

Porträtt av etnologen och dräktforskaren Anna-Maja Nylén, verksam vid Nordiska museet från 1937.

TopFoto

The right sort of clothing for the hot weather .x000D A stroller on the Brighton seafront .x000D 26 May 1920

Nordic Museum Foundation

Modell i tröja, kofta, byxor med pressveck och sandaler på en veranda.

Centraal Museum Utrecht

The 2003 autumn collection by designers Viktor Horsting (1969) and Rolf Snoeren (1969), titled One Woman Show, was dedicated to the British actress Tilda Swinton (1960). The actress's unique performance and appearance has been an inspiration to the de…

Kunstmuseum Den Haag

Pantsuit of black pleated fabric, matte sheen, type "bamboo" pleats, consisting of top and pants

Centraal Museum Utrecht

002: Gold satin trousers with zip fastening centre back. Tight leg, with split of 7 cm at the bottom.; 001: Strapless top in fan shape, two boning, button fastening, gold fabric. Gold cord.; Moulaget top with trousers from the winter collection Mood, Fabr…

Battersea Arts Centre

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Polish Television

Margaret Thatcher visits Poland

Victoria and Albert Museum

Jacket, woman's, grey silk crepe, Armani, mid-1980s.