Vintage 1980s Annzella et Fille Black Beaded Sequin Silk Evening Jacket Lily Simon

This is a vintage black silk evening jacket dating to the late 1980s or possibly early 1990s, labelled Annzella et Fille and bearing the retail label of Lily Simon, Montréal, the well-known Canadian luxury fashion retailer.

The jacket is made from black silk chiffon fabric, extensively embellished with black sequins and small beads arranged in closely spaced, flowing lines. The beadwork follows the contours of the garment, running vertically over the shoulders, upper body and sleeves before sweeping diagonally across the lower front and back.

The sequins are predominantly black, with a reflective finish that catches the light and creates a sparkling contrast against the matte black chiffon. Rows of small black beads are incorporated between the sequins, adding texture and definition to the pattern.

The jacket has a deep V-shaped front extending to the waist, where it is designed to fasten with a single hook. The lower front is gently rounded, with the curved lines of beadwork following the shape of the hem.

The shoulders have substantial internal pads, creating the pronounced, structured shoulder line characteristic of late 1980s evening fashions. The long sleeves taper towards the wrists and fasten at the cuffs with a black glass bead and loop.

The back has a simple rounded neckline, with the beadwork forming a series of downward-pointing chevrons across the body.

The original Annzella et Fille label identifies the garment as handmade from pure silk, with dry-cleaning instructions. A separate Lily Simon Montréal label identifies the original retailer.

About Lily Simon

Founded in Montréal in 1951, Lily Simon was one of the city's established luxury women's fashion retailers, offering clothing by leading European and Canadian designers. Its boutiques were known for their selection of higher-end designer fashions and remained in operation until 2013.

Measurements

Shoulders: 15" across from seam to seam

Sleeves: 24" from shoulder seam to cuff

Sleeve Inseam: 17¾"

Chest: 39" circumference, measured under the arms

Waist: 34" circumference

Overall Length: 24½" from back neckline seam to hem

Garment Details

Labels: Annzella et Fille – Lily Simon Montréal

Era: Late 1980s to early 1990s, circa 1987–1993

Material: Pure silk chiffon with black sequins and beadwork

Colour: Black

Size: Medium (M), as indicated on the original size label

Construction: Handmade, according to the original label

Fastenings: Single hook at the waist; black glass bead and loop at each sleeve cuff

Shoulders: Substantial internal shoulder pads

Condition

Excellent condition overall. The eye portion of the front hook-and-eye fastening is missing. This can be replaced easily, but has been left as found to allow the purchaser to choose the preferred position of the closure. The jacket may be fastened with the front edges meeting, with the fronts overlapping, or worn completely open.