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"American Quilt"
Design House ERL
Designer Eli Russell Linnetz American
Not on view
ATTACHMENT 1. Affectionate regard 2. A strong emotional bond:
Part of Eli Russell Linnetz's spring/summer 2022 "An American Tale'' collection, this wrap coat was worn by rapper A$AP Rocky to The Met Gala in 2021. It is made of a puff quilt Linnetz found at a thrift store and backed with fabric remnants of the designer's own boxer shorts and his father's bathrobe quilted together by quiltmaker Zak Foster. The great granddaughter of the maker of the puff quilt recognized it in event coverage and shared images of the original on social media, connecting her with Linnetz. The histories and memories of both families are layered in the garment, which symbolizes the comfort and intimacy of home.
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