Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. No visible flaws. Original buttons and seams are intact. Fabric is clean and well-preserved.
Key Features:
- Material: 100% silk (slubby dupion-style weave)
- Colour: Deep blue and brown plaid with turquoise floral print
- Design:
- Pointed collar
- Button front closure
- Straight-cut silhouette
- Unlined and lightweight
- Style: Romantic transitional layering piece, early 1980s floral silk jacket styling
Background of the Brand/Fabric/Style/Era:
This early 1980s floral silk jacket reflects the transitional period between the bohemian 1970s and the more structured 1980s. Featuring a luxurious dupion-style silk with visible slubs and a rose-over-plaid print, this piece likely came from a boutique set, originally paired with a matching skirt. It’s rare, versatile, and highly collectable.
Size Information:
- Garment Measurements (laid flat):
- Shoulder Width: 40 cm (15.7 inches)
- Sleeve Length: 49 cm (19.3 inches)
- Bust: 102 cm (40.2 inches)
- Waist: 96 cm (37.8 inches)
- Garment Length: 64 cm (25.2 inches)
- Modern Sizing Equivalent:
- UK: 10–12 (Women’s) | 36–38 (Men’s Chest)
- US: 6–8 (Women’s) | 36–38 (Men’s Chest)
- EU: 38–40 (Women’s) | 46–48 (Men’s Chest)
Model Reference: Model is 167 cm (5’6”), typically wears UK size 8. The jacket is shown with a relaxed fit.
Materials: 100% Silk
Care Instructions: Dry clean only. Store away from direct sunlight. Use padded hanger to maintain shoulder shape.
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Order online with worldwide shipping, or collect and try on in-store at Gong Nong Bing Vintage, 68 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0BB. £1 admin fee applies to in-store collection.
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