Vintage Nina Ricci Boutique Paris Jacket Wool Tweed Made in France Size 42

$150.00

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This is a very nice quality vintage 1980s era jacket sold at the Nina Ricci Boutique in Paris.  It is cut in a short style with long, full sleeves that have a small shoulder “puff” and are pleated along the side. The sleeves have barrel cuffs, each with three silver-toned decorative buttons.  The jacket has shoulder pads, a decorative flower embroidered on either upper side of the chest and is meant to be worn open - there are three silver-toned decorative buttons at either lower side of the opening.  It is fully lined in grey rhodia/bemberg blended fabric.

Label: “Nina Ricci Boutique Paris Made in France”.  Nina Ricci founded her fashion house in 1932 at the age of 50.  She retired from designing during the early 1950s and Jules Francois Crahay became chief designer from 1954 until 1963.  When Crahay left for Lanvin in 1963, Gerard Pipart became chief designer and remained so until 1998.  The House of Ricci has maintained a reputation over the years for high quality classic clothing.  (info courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild)

Color: Black and white “salt and pepper: with orange brown coloured specks - overall appearance is grey

Material: 100% Wool tweed

Sizing: Size 42 is indicated, but please rely on the following measurements for fit: 

Shoulders: 18 1/2” across, seam-to-seam

Sleeves: 24 1/2” from the shoulder seam

Sleeve Inseam: 17”

Bust:  42” around, with a normal opening gap

Bottom:  20” around

Length:  18 1/2”

Condition: It is in excellent condition with no tears, wear, odors or stains - this was very well cared for over the years and looks like it saw little use.

This is a beautiful quality jacket by a renowned Paris design house - very clean and crisp look, a wonderful Fall fashion accent.....