1960s Nat Kaplan Floral Green and Pink Striped Jacket and Trouser Set
This playful and vibrant maxi dress and trousers ensemble was made by high-end American designer and manufacturer Nat Kaplan and retailed in San Francesco's premier department store I. Magnin & Co in the late 1960s to early 1970s.
The top is tailored to a classic empire silhouette that falls to the ankle. The fabric is stunning, a twill silk printed with horizontal stripes in fuchsia, apple-green, mustard and turquoise and dotted with flowers in the same hues. The top is sleeveless with a V-neckline outlined in fuchsia pink. It fastens at the back of the neck with a hidden zip and hook-and-eye clasp. At the waist, sits a fuchsia pink grosgrain belt, crowned at the front with a flat bow. The front of the dress has a high slit, revealing the trousers underneath. The coordinating white trousers are cut to a straight-leg silhouette and have a high-waistline. They are printed all over with the same flowers as the dress. They fasten at the back of the waist with two hidden hook-and-eye clasps and a hidden zip.
This ensemble is in truly excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note. Retaining all of the labels, the ensemble also has the ILGWU union label for the period 1964 and 1973. We believe that this would best fit a UK size 6-8 or US 2-4.
MEASUREMENTS DRESS COAT
BUST - 34 in. (86 cm)
WAIST - 27 in. (69 cm)
HIP - 42 in. (107 cm)
LENGTH - 55.5 in. (141 cm)
MEASUREMENTS TROUSERS
WAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)
HIP - 36 in. (91 cm)
RISE - 16 in. (41 cm)
LENGTH - 41 in. (104 cm)
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F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
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Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
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Where can I get alterations?
We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Do you have an after-care service?
We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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