Original 1940s Western Fringe Plaid Jacket designer-philip-hulitar to full on evening glamor

to full on evening glamor

This was common with his earlier pieces - a more practical version went into the actual stores

Photo by Mario Testino

Shoulders: dropped and 18"

The sleeves are wide and full near the body and then narrow at the wrist giving it an easy feel

Original 1940s Western Fringe Plaid Jacket designer-philip-hulitar to full on evening glamorThis is an incredible and rare find. Everythign Western was the rage in the late 30s and early 40s and the trend translated over to women's wear resulting in fabulous pieces like this little jacket. It is made of a wool "Pendleton" style plaid blanket fashioned into this adorable fitted jacket. The cut is simple, sleek and fitted. It sits to below the hip and closes down the front with big silver metal engraved buttons. Huge rounded and angled pockets