1980s Space Island Light Industries Sili Convertible Jacket Jumpsuit & Bag
Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
Description
This is a very rare 1980's original Space Island Light Industries S.I.L.I. colorful cotton outfit that can be a bag, a jacket or a jumpsuit. The piece can be transformed into all 3 pieces as we tried to show in the photos!
The 100% cotton fabric is in fun, bright shades of tangerine, hot pink, and turquoise blue. The unique, deep pockets have ties and the front opening of the jacket has loops with a double tie at the collar. There is a checked pattern on the waist with a thick band and center ties. The back of the jacket has an attached collar that is turquoise blue. The inside of the jacket is tangerine and it can be converted to a jumpsuit by using the sleeves for pants and the rest of the body ties up using the center loop ties. The neck scarf doubles as bandana top for the jumpsuit.
We have had the opportunity to own two of these incredible Light Industries jacket/jumpsuits, one of which was purchased by a prestigious fashion house in Italy.
In the early 1980s an Indonesian based company; JaKpac, under the brand S.I.L.I. (Space Island Light Industries) created these multi colored jackets that could convert to bags and jumpsuits through uniquely designed pockets. The designs were a collaboration of 3 artists; Japanese-Canadian designer Kiyoshi Okuda, painter Annie Anderson, and an artist known as Symon (Ronald Thomas Bierl). They became an overnight success and their pieces were highly sought after by celebrities including Mick Jagger. JaKpac was Bali’s first large exported clothing line. Once other companies started to copy the designs, SILI disbanded but this piece is one of the rare originals!
This incredible jacket is 100% Cotton. Made in Indonesia. We estimate this would best fit a modern day US size M/L.
CONDITION: Very good- a few small spots
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a smilar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
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