Title
Black A-line skirt
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: 70.5 x 43.5 cm,
Gross measurement: H113 x W110 cm (2009-03690 and 03691)
Gross measurement: H113 x W110 cm (2009-03690 and 03691)
Accession No.
2009-03691
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Poh
This black A-line skirt with a slit belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009). The skirt comes with a matching jacket (2009-03690).Christina Lee was the former wife of Loke Wan Tho, the founder and chairman of Cathay Organisation. An accomplished photographer, perfumer and businesswoman, she was a style icon who was remembered for her poise, elegance and impeccable fashion sense. In 1965, she was named by Vogue magazine as one of the most beautiful women in Singapore.
