Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Embroidery, seams, and hardware are fully intact. No major flaws. Clean, ready to wear, and preserved with care.
Key Features of This 1980s Marciano Denim Jacket:
- Authentic 1980s Marciano denim jacket from the mid-to-late decade
- Soft-washed mid-blue denim with bold floral embroidery front and back
- Structured silhouette with strong tailoring and high collar
- Distinctive asymmetrical pointed hemline
- Snap-button front closure for ease and style
- Western-inspired design blended with 1980s power dressing
- Collectable designer piece from Marciano by GUESS
Why Collectors Love This 1980s Marciano Denim Jacket:
This 1980s Marciano denim jacket embodies everything that made the decade iconic: bold embellishments, experimental cuts, and a fearless approach to fashion. The embroidery makes this piece particularly special — intricate florals cascading across the shoulders, chest, and back bring artistry to utilitarian denim. The pointed asymmetrical hem adds drama and marks it as a true statement jacket.
Unlike mass-market denim of the same period, this Marciano piece reflects the brand’s high-end positioning. Marciano jackets were designed to compete with European luxury labels while offering the Americana edge that GUESS became known for. Today, early Marciano garments are prized for their rarity, quality, and ability to anchor a vintage wardrobe with both history and style.
Background of the Brand/Fabric/Style/Era:
Marciano is the luxury label under GUESS, launched in 1981 by the Marciano brothers. Their vision blended European sophistication with American denim culture. During the 1980s, Marciano gained global recognition through bold campaigns and innovative designs. Denim pieces such as this 1980s Marciano denim jacket were central to the brand’s appeal, fusing classic silhouettes with embroidery, embellishments, and tailoring rarely seen in casual wear.
This jacket dates to the mid-to-late 1980s, identifiable by its care symbols and construction details. It reflects the decade’s fashion landscape: Western influence, power shoulders, and experimental cuts. Collectors value pieces like this for their authenticity, wearability, and ability to capture the spirit of 1980s glamour.
Size Information:
- Garment Measurements (laid flat):
Shoulder Width: 38 cm (15 inches)
Sleeve Length: 69 cm (27.2 inches)
Bust: 102 cm (40.2 inches)
Waist: 82 cm (32.3 inches)
Garment Length: 62 cm (24.4 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. Jacket is shown with a structured, slightly oversized fit.
Materials:
Feels like cotton-blended denim with embroidery detailing. Durable yet comfortable.
Care Instructions:
Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat. Dry flat.
Visit Us or Shop Online
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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