{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-williwear-willi-smith-mens-wool-jacket","title":"Vintage 1980s WilliWear Willi Smith Men's Wool Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1980s WilliWear men's jacket by American designer Willi Smith, tailored in a dark charcoal grey wool blend. Made in Hong Kong, it has the broad-shouldered silhouette associated with 1980s menswear and a distinctive WilliWear figural patterned lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has a double-breasted four-button front, notched lapels, a welt breast pocket, two jetted lower pockets and three-button cuffs. The outer fabric is 63% wool and 37% polyester, in a charcoal grey colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is fully lined in tonal black fabric patterned with stylized human figures within irregular oval forms. The lining is 52% acetate and 48% nylon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilli Smith co-founded WilliWear Ltd. in 1976 and became known for his concept of \"street couture,\" combining contemporary American sportswear and street influences with relaxed tailoring. WilliWear became a major American fashion label during the 1980s. Smith died in 1987 at the age of 39, and WilliWear subsequently closed in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size tag reads \u003cb\u003eM\u003c\/b\u003e, but vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing, so please refer to the measurements below, taking its 1980s oversized style into consideration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 20 inches seam to seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 26 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eSleeve inseam: 18 inches\u003cbr\u003eChest: 44 inches around, 22 inches across underarm to underarm\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 35 inches\u003cbr\u003eLength: 31 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuter: 63% wool, 37% polyester\u003cbr\u003eLining: 52% acetate, 48% nylon\u003cbr\u003eMade in Hong Kong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent condition — no stains, holes, or pronounced wear noted. Clean and ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible 1980s WilliWear jacket by a celebrated African American designer, whose career was ended much too soon…..\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47894791389289,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Willi-Wear-Charcoal-Jacket.jpg?v=1786622026","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/vintage-1980s-williwear-willi-smith-mens-wool-jacket","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}