{"product_id":"1970s-kamel-shehata-cairo-egypt-pinstripe-suit","title":"1970s Men's Navy Pinstripe Suit Kamel Shehata Cairo Egypt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA custom-tailored 1970s men's two-piece suit by Kamel Shehata of Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt. Made in dark navy blue with fine vertical pinstripes, the suit has a strongly period silhouette with broad, sharply upswept peak lapels, padded shoulders and matching flared trousers. The original tailor's label is printed in both English and Arabic and identifies Kamel Shehata of Heliopolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is fairly substantial in weight and has a structured shape with padded shoulders, a shaped waist, two-button front, welt breast pocket, flap hip pockets and a single rear vent measuring approximately 10 1\/2 inches. The interior is fully lined in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching trousers have a fitted upper leg and pronounced flare toward the hem, with a cuff circumference of approximately 23 1\/2 inches. The combination of the strongly flared trousers, broad high-pointed peak lapels and structured jacket is characteristic of men's tailoring of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woven tailor's label reads \"Kamel Shehata\" in English together with his name in Arabic, \u003cspan\u003eكامل\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eشحاتة\u003c\/span\u003e, and \"Heliopolis.\" It also bears the period telephone number 61963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCairo had a long-established tailoring tradition that developed within the city's cosmopolitan environment and reflected Egyptian as well as British, French, Italian and other European influences. This suit is a good example of custom tailoring from that tradition, with substantial construction, structured shoulders and a carefully shaped silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing custom tailored, there is no size indicated, and although this should fit approximately a North American size 42, please refer to the measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacket Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 18 inches across seam-to-seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 25 inches long\u003cbr\u003eSleeve inseam: 17 inches\u003cbr\u003eChest: 46 inches around, taken under the arms\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 42 inches around\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 30 inches, measured flat at the back from the neck seam\u003cbr\u003eBack vent: 10 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePants Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist: 36 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength: 40 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eInseam: 30 inches\u003cbr\u003eCuff circumference: 23 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with no notable wear, tears, soiling, staining or odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker \/ Tailor: Kamel Shehata\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1970s\u003cbr\u003eColour: Dark navy blue with pinstripes\u003cbr\u003ePieces: Jacket and matching trousers\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Two-button front, peak lapels, padded shoulders, single rear vent\u003cbr\u003eTrousers: Flared leg\u003cbr\u003eMade in Egypt\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47938899279977,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Kamel-Shehata-Suit.jpg?v=1787345979","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/1970s-kamel-shehata-cairo-egypt-pinstripe-suit","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}