Jean Muir

Unlike her art school peers, Jean Muir learned her trade in the fashion industry. During the 1950s and 60s she worked for Liberty, Jaeger, and her own label, Jane & Jane, before launching her brand under her own name, in 1966. Jean Muir was very much part of the Swinging Sixties fashion scene, but her clothes were instant classics; distinctive and strong yet very subtle.

  • Wedding dress



    Jan Muir
    1969
    Worsted wool twill trimmed with braid
    Museum no. T.268-1986

    This high-waisted wool dress with a collar and smock sleeves was worn by Lady Pamela Harlech, a former Vogue editor, at her 1969 wedding. The bride wore strips of braid in her hair to match the Celtic design on the front of the dress. The New York Times reported that family members at the ceremony were 'all wearing flamboyant, hippie-style outfits.

  • Woman's day ensemble



    Jean Muir
    1978
    Suede goatskin leather, gold screen printed rayon jersey
    Musuem no. T.72 to C-1978

  • Evening dress



    Jean Muir
    1995
    Machine-sewn jersey
    Museum no. T.218-1996

  • Dress



    Jean Muir
    1966
    Suede
    Museum no. T.250-1978

  • Evening ensemble



    Jean Muir (tunic and leggings)
    1979
    Museum no. T.279 to 282-1980

  • Trouser suit



    Jean Muir
    1985
    Machine-knitted cashmere and jersey
    Museum no. T.312 to C-1985

  • Evening dress and hat



    Jean Muir
    1971
    Moire rayon jersey, lined with crepe de Chine
    Museum no. T.321&A-1974

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