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Outfit worn by Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on Scandal.
The outfit consists of a blazer, a camisole, a pair of pants, a belt, and a coat with a belt.
.1 The white blazer has a peak lapel and a pleated design in the center front. The 'peak' references the top of the lapel, where the lapel juts out at an angle. The blazer has an asymmetrical hem, where the proper front left side is longer than the right side. There are two silver colored metal hook and eye closers in the front of the jacket. There are tan tags with white text inside the blazer at the back of the neck. The long, horizontally rectangular top tag reads [MICHAEL KORS / COLLECTION]. The smaller vertically rectangular tag below it reads [MADE / IN / ITALY / 2]. There are four white buttons on each sleeve. The back of the blazer is shorter than the front of the blazer. There are three seams on the back. The two side seams are slightly curved at the top. The inside of the blazer is lined. There are a couple of small marks in several places on the blazer.
.4 The white Michael Kors belt matches the blazer. It has a large white buckle on one end, with a metal closure, and five metal holes on the other side. It was worn around the waist of the blazer. The back of the belt is a tan suede.
.2 The black scoop-neck tank top is made of a shiny material. It has a diagonal dart on either side near the chest. There are three black tags with white text inside the shirt at the back of the neck. They read [ST. JOHN / CAVIAR], [P], and [China]. “Caviar” refers to the color of the garment. There is a white tag with black text inside the shirt which reads [M(?) / 78% Triacetate / 22% Polyester]. The tag also features dry cleaning information on the back side. There is a smaller tag with black text that reads [FA 17 / GRP 0]. There are two vertical seams going down 2/3 of the back of the shirt, starting around the shoulder blades and going down to the bottom hem.
.3 The black silk dress pants feature a wide leg silhouette, a seam down the center back, and a proper left side zipper with a loop and button closure above it. There is a black text with white text inside the pants at the back center waistband. It reads [GIORGIO ARMANI / MADE IN ITALY].
.5ab The cream colored trench coat features six light brown buttons going down the front of each side. The proper left side covers the right side of the coat and closes with the buttons. It does not have an opening directly down the center. It has a notched lapel and there is a silver-colored metal hook and eye closure in the front of the coat at the neck. There is a slit pocket on either side of the coat, near the hips. Each pocket has a light brown button on it. There is a strap with a buckle on each sleeve at the wrist, and there is a strap with a light brown button on either sleeve at the shoulder. There is a single vent slit at the bottom center of the back of the coat. The coat comes with a ribbed fabric belt in the same material. It has a brown buckle with a metal closure, a small metal hoop near the center of the belt, and seven small holes in the fabric for adjusting the strap. There is a tag inside the coat at the back of the neck. It is tan with black text and reads [BURBERRY / London, England]. There is another small tag above it which reads [MADE IN / POLAND] with a series of numbers. There is a small fabric loop above the tag. The sleeves are lined with a striped fabric. There are several other tags inside the coat which feature several languages. It reads [BURBERRY] followed by “MADE IN POLAND” in six languages. It also features the list of the materials used, washing instructions, and information about Burberry.

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Clothing - Costume

Taking the Stage

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walt Disney Television

National Museum of African American History and Culture

2019.90.20.1-.5ab

blazers
coats
belts (costume accessories)
trousers
camisoles

Restrictions likely apply. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

.1 wool with polyamide, spandex, and plastic
.2 triacetate with polyester
.3 silk with plastic
.4 wool with suede, metal, and thread
.5ab cotton with linen, polyester, leather, metal, and thread

H x W (.1 Blazer): 31 × 15 in. (78.7 × 38.1 cm)
H x W (.2 Camisole): 21 1/4 × 12 3/4 in. (54 × 32.4 cm)
H x W (.3 Pants): 41 × 14 in. (104.1 × 35.6 cm)
H x W (.4 Belt): 2 1/2 × 34 1/2 in. (6.4 × 87.6 cm)
H x W (.5a Coat): 51 1/2 × 16 in. (130.8 × 40.6 cm)
H x W (.5b Coat belt): 2 × 55 1/2 in. (5.1 × 141 cm)

Object Name • Outfit worn by Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope on Scandal

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OUTFIT WORN BY KERRY WASHINGTON AS OLIVIA POPE ON SCANDAL

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Giorgio Armani • Kors, Michael • Shondaland • Washington, Kerry • St. John Knits International Inc. • Burberry Group PLC

United States • North and Central America • Los Angeles • California

Television • Actors and actresses • Clothing and dress

NMAAHC • Taking the Stage

City • Los Angeles • State • California • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America

camisoles • Belts (costume accessories) • Blazers • Coats (garments) • Trousers

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