Dragon suit
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.Jimmy Page wore this “Dragon” suit during live performances with Led Zeppelin from 1975 to 1977. The elaborate hand embroidery took over a year to complete. Together with his EDS-1275 double-neck guitar, this costume defined Page’s onstage persona during Led Zeppelin’s later years.
Technical Description: Black silk crepe jacket and velvet pants with colored silk embroidery
Technical Description: Black silk crepe jacket and velvet pants with colored silk embroidery
Artwork Details
- Title: Dragon suit
- Artist: CoCo
- Artist: Jimmy Page (British, Heston, born 1944)
- Date: 1975
- Medium: Silk, crepe, velvet
- Classification: Costumes-Embroidered
- Credit Line: Collection of Jimmy Page
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments