Vintage 1970s Suit Glen Plaid Wool Bayard-Elysées Paris France

This vintage 1970s suit dates to the early to mid-70s and was made in France. It features a brown and beige Glen plaid with fine blue and rust overchecks, cut in a classic 1970s silhouette with broad lapels, a fitted waist, a two button closure and flared trousers.  The jacket has a large box pleated patch pocket at either side and another at the left chest.

Material: unlabeled as to content, but almost surely pure wool

Origin: Made in France Bayard-Elysées Paris, Place Bonaventure, Montréal.  A second label reads “Podium Made in France”.  Difficult to know for sure, but I believe that the brand is Podium and the retail boutique is Bayard-Elysees, located both in France and at Place Bonaventure in Montreal, which is an underground shopping mall.  There is both a clothing manufacturer called Bayard that specialized in menswear from 1919 into the 1970s, popular with French celebrities, and a street called Bayard located in the Champs d’Elysées in Paris.

Sizing:  French size 48 is indicated, which should be equivalent to a US size 38 and although this vintage 1970s suit should fit a size small to medium (US size 36/38) with a small waist, please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Jacket:

Shoulders: 17” across shoulder seam-to-seam

Sleeves: 26” from shoulder seam

Sleeve inseam: 18”

Chest: 41” around, taken under the arms

Waist: 35” around

Overall length: 29 ½”

Pants:

Waist: 31”

Outseam: 40 ½”

Inseam: 31 ½”

Cuff: 22” around

Condition:  In very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, soiling, staining or odour. Clean, well preserved, and ready to wear.

This vintage 1970s suit features wonderful French quality and style - sure to be noticed!