CELINE Paris Wool Skirt Suit, Medium c.1980s

Outstanding wool skirt suit by Paris design label Celine (see designer information below) dating c.1980s. Celine is making a bit of a comeback these days and that's sure to spur the collectibility of older pieces to new heights.This has all the class and elegance you need, rolled into one outstanding skirt suit. Professionally dry cleaned.

The boxy jacket has a sexy, low-cut V-neckline with stand-up (mandarin) collar. Rolled, reveres collar decorated with one large black button on each lapel, marked 'CELINE'. Single-breasted with one button faster. There are two small enclosed pockets at the front. Long sleeves with two buttons decorating each cuff plus the inevitable power shoulder pads which provide structure and shape to this marvellous suit. The jacket is fully lined, including sleeves. The skirt waistband sits on the natural waistline and has a narrow waistband. Rear enclosed zip with sturdy metal hook fastener at the top. Central rear vent measuring 5" (12½ cm). Fully lined.

• Width across back, shoulder to shoulder 16" (40½ cm)
• Chest 40" (101½ cm)
• Upper sleeve length 23½" (59½ cm)
• Length, centre back to hem 22½" (57cm)

Skirt measures:

• Waist 30" (76cm)
• Hips 40" (101½cm)
• Length (including waistband) 24½" (62cm)

Condition: Very good/excellent. The suit has been professionally dry-cleaned so it's ready to wear. There are a couple of tiny threads that have broken, just below the rear waistband - nothing noticeable at all (see last photograph). There is also a tiny, faint mark to the front of the skirt which hasn't been picked up by the camera and again not noticeable.

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CELINE was founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, as a maker of children's shoes. In the 1950s they expanded their lines to include leather accessories. The 1960's saw the debut of Celine's fragrance line and prêt-à-porter collection, which Vipiana described as "couture sportswear". Ready-to-wear clothing was added in the early 1960s. The trademark horse and sulky date from 1967. Information c/o the Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource.