Vintage Jil Sander Red Summer Blazer 1980s

Detail: Late 1980s vintage Jil Sander summer jacket blazer in red, trimmed with oversized cream branded buttons. Ornamental buttons to cufs. Lightweight wool twill. Pockets to face. Central vent to back. Fully linned in cream cupro. Exquisite tailoring throughout.

Period: Late 1980s

Condition: Excellent. Appears unworn 

Sizing: Size Small UK10. Bust 36". Waist 32". Shoulder seam to seam 16". Sleeve 23". Length 27".Chart

Colour: Red

Fabric: 100% Pure New Wool. Lining 100% Cupro

Origin: West Germany

Care: Dry Clean

1980s: Designer labels defined the 80s, where a new breed of urban capitalist emerged. Dedicated to money, status and all the trappings of conspicuous consumption, Thatcher encouraged a "shop till you drop" mentality. Big hair and equally big shoulders drove the 'executive look' which had first found expression in the 70s to then mature into what became known as 'power dressing'. The style was masculine, strong and aggressive with feminizing short skirts. Glamour was reserved for the evenings where frills in the early 80s gave way to overtly body-conscious silhouettes that engaged skimpy dresses in lycra and leather with lots of toned flesh and teetering heels. Vintage Jil Sander Red Summer Blazer 1980s.