Men‘s suit
Clothes for Men
Inventory number
2024.9.20.13ab.CM.SU.C1974.ITDescription
Navy blue disco style velvet men‘s suit with an elongated fitted jacket, white metal button fastened, with three topstitching patch pockets, and flair pants.The 1970s leisure suit, which this particular style is, became the quintessential disco ensemble, combining the casualness of sportswear with the elegance of a traditional suit. Usually made from fabrics unconventional for menswear, the leisure suit was both practical and stylish, embodying the disco era’s penchant for mixing form with function. These suits were often seen in bright colors and patterns, reflecting the era’s break with the muted tones of traditional menswear. Leisure suits allowed men to seamlessly transit from the office to the nightclub, symbolizing the blurred lines between different aspects of 70s culture.