1930s Crimson Silk Velvet Jacket 1980s flattering fit

flattering fit

Barely any loose threads

The design captures both the humour and craftsmanship of traditional Austrian and German folk knitwear

and the hemline features subtle gathering that allows the blouse to sit neatly at the waist or be worn loosely over denim

1930s Crimson Silk Velvet Jacket 1980s flattering fitA superb late 1930s silk velvet jacket in a rich, deep crimson tone. Beautifully cut with narrow shoulders, soft gathers under the arm, and a sharply defined waist that flares into a short peplum at the back. The jacket fastens with a single self covered button at the waist and features delicate buttons at the wrists. The fabric is a soft, lustrous silk velvet tactile, supple, and light catching. Likely handmade or tailor made in the late 1930s, when