CAROLINE CHARLES Wool Skirt Suit, Medium c.1980sTop Level > Clothing > Skirts & TrousersCAROLINE CHARLES Wool Skirt Suit, Medium c.1980s
£45.00
Minimal elegance was the aim during the 1980s and this skirt suit is a great example. This suit is by Caroline Charles, one of the UK's most respected womenswear designers. Her business has developed over the past four decades and the label is still going strong and marketed throughout the world (read more about this designer below). The collarless jacket has a V-neck and long inset sleeves with three buttons decorating each cuff. Double-breasted fastening with two buttons at the front and one interior button to hold the jacket in place. There are two spare buttons included. Contour darts at the front and princess seams at the back provide a lovely fitted shape. There are two hip pockets with welts and one small pocket on the left chest. Fully lined including sleeves.
Made from pure new wool and has a soft chevron design in tones of rust and brown. This is perfect for autumn/winter, teamed with boots and a vintage scarf. Both items can be worn with other clothing. The jacket will work beautifully with black, wide-leg trousers and camisole and the skirt can be worn with any number of winter knits. Both pieces are labelled: Caroline Charles LONDON. UK 14. EUR 40. US 10. Made in England. Pure New Wool. Dry clean only. The measurements provided are of the actual garment so if you measure smaller, this suit should fit you. Due to the waist and hip measurements of the skirt, this is probably more suitable for a modern day UK size 12 (US 8).
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Condition: Excellent. No faults or issues. Clean and ready to wear. Caroline Charles After graduating from art school, Caroline Charles began an internship with couturier Michael Sherrard. She then went on to work for Mary Quant and fashion photographer Tony Rawlinson. She founded the Caroline Charles brand in 1963 and became a leading figure in the invasion of the USA youth market by London designers. Caroline travelled widely, putting on many fashion and pop shows throughout the USA. She also appeared regularly on TV on both sides of the Atlantic. Her 'mod' designs and special occasion wear were always popular with singers and actresses including Cilla Black, Lulu, Marianne Faithful and Barbra Streisand. She also designed for Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr. Caroline Charles's business has continued to flourish for four decades. She is one of Britain's most respected and well known designers and in 2002, celebrated her 40th anniversary in fashion design at the V&A and was awarded an OBE for her services to the British fashion industry.
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