Designed by the important Hong Kong-based fashion designer Pacino Wan (born 1964), this sleeveless bright orange imitation leather shift dress has the word 'Underground' emblazoned across the chest in the signature form of London's subway system. The dress is from Wan's Spring-Summer 1996-97 collection 'Say goodbye to the Queen' which, like that of many other Hong Kong and mainland Chinese designers, was inspired by the transition of Hong Kong to Chinese sovereignty. The choice of imitation leather, deliberately distressed printing and the 'Underground' sign design, combined with the Union Jack loafers Wan has teamed with the dress, is indicative of the sense of humour inherent in Wan's carefully considered and constructed garments.

Pacino Wan graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University Swire School of Design in 1987. After working for a number of local garment manufacturers and exporters he established his own company, She & He Ltd, in 1992. Wan focuses on casual wear, executive wear for young women and accessories. His labels include Pacino Wan, Pacino La Grande Adventure Du Jeans and Idees Et Silky. Wan is also a manufacturer and project designer for a number of European companies including the accessory label Immi Paris and his market extends from Hong Kong to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, France and Australia.

Designed by Pacino Wan (born 1964) for his Pacino Wan/She & He Ltd. Spring-Summer1996-97 collection 'Say goodbye to the Queen'.

Pacino Wan graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University Swire School of Design in 1987. After working for a number of local garment manufacturers and exporters he established his own company, She & He Ltd, in 1992. Wan focuses on casual wear, executive wear for young women and accessories. His labels include Pacino Wan, Pacino La Grande Adventure Du Jeans and Idees Et Silky. Wan is also a manufacturer and project designer for a number of European companies including the accessory label Immi Paris and his market extends from Hong Kong to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, France and Australia.

Manufactured in 1996 for Pacino Wan's Spring-Summer 1996-97 collection 'Say goodbye to the Queen'.

This ensemble was made in 1996.

Ensemble, womens, comprising orange imitation leather dress and Union Jack design loafers, 'Say goodbye to the Queen' collection, Pacino Wan/ She & He Ltd, Hong Kong Spring-Summer, 1996-1997.

Dress: calf length, sleeveless dress made of orange vinyl. The tight fitting bodice has a high round neckline and is decorated on the front with a screen printed white vinyl patch in red and blue with the text 'UNDERGROUND'. The slightly A-line skirt is attached at the waist. The centre back opening fastens with an orange nylon invisible zipper. The dress is machine sewn and fully lined with orange polyester.

Shoes: a pair of loafers made of white leather. The white uppers are decorated on the vamps with a red, white and blue Union Jack design. The shoes have blackrubber soles and stacked black rubber heels. They have beige leatherette lining and innersoles.

Designed: Wan, Pacino; Hong Kong

Made: Wan, Pacino; Hong Kong; 1996

Made: She & He Ltd; Hong Kong; 1996

Two black fabric labels inside centre back neck of dress 'PACINO wan' '38'.

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