Description
This bright pink vintage Patrick Kelly shawl coat is from the Fall/Winter 1989 Patrick Kelly collection, and it is just stunning. We love the soft, luxurious cashmere and wool blend, and the open front style. The collar is similar to a notch collar and shawl style, but with slightly less structure. The sleeves are wide and there are side slit pockets. The shoulders have a drop seam with shoulder pads.
We have always loved Patrick Kelly and we grab his pieces whenever we are fortunate to come across them! His joyful sense of humor, original style, and playful color combinations were inspired by his mother's Southern church lady relatives and friends. He was the first American to be admitted to the Chambre syndicale du prêt-à-porter des couturiers et des créateurs de mode. Not to mention, the first black designer! Kelly died much too young and only produced a few collections in the 1980's. We wish he had been able to create many more because his collections were such a welcome contrast to the rest of the much too serious fashion world.
The inside is fully lined in 100% Acetate. The fabric content is 77% Wool 23% Cashmere. Made in France. Labeled a FR 38 but, because of the oversized fit and open front, we estimate this would fit a range of sizes. The measurements are taken at an approximate measurement of the coat laying flat.
MEASUREMENTS:
BUST: approx. 54"
WAIST: approx 54"
HIPS: approx 58"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 21"
SHOULDERS: 26"
LENGTH: 42 1/2"
SLEEVE WIDTH: 8"
Our items are all cleaned and ready to wear when they arrive!
Condition: Very good condition; There are a few small worn areas that indicate there was some very early moth activity. They were hard to photograph but you can get an idea of what they are in the two photos.
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar 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.
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.
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Description
This bright pink vintage Patrick Kelly shawl coat is from the Fall/Winter 1989 Patrick Kelly collection, and it is just stunning. We love the soft, luxurious cashmere and wool blend, and the open front style. The collar is similar to a notch collar and shawl style, but with slightly less structure. The sleeves are wide and there are side slit pockets. The shoulders have a drop seam with shoulder pads.
We have always loved Patrick Kelly and we grab his pieces whenever we are fortunate to come across them! His joyful sense of humor, original style, and playful color combinations were inspired by his mother's Southern church lady relatives and friends. He was the first American to be admitted to the Chambre syndicale du prêt-à-porter des couturiers et des créateurs de mode. Not to mention, the first black designer! Kelly died much too young and only produced a few collections in the 1980's. We wish he had been able to create many more because his collections were such a welcome contrast to the rest of the much too serious fashion world.
The inside is fully lined in 100% Acetate. The fabric content is 77% Wool 23% Cashmere. Made in France. Labeled a FR 38 but, because of the oversized fit and open front, we estimate this would fit a range of sizes. The measurements are taken at an approximate measurement of the coat laying flat.
MEASUREMENTS:
BUST: approx. 54"
WAIST: approx 54"
HIPS: approx 58"
SLEEVE LENGTH: 21"
SHOULDERS: 26"
LENGTH: 42 1/2"
SLEEVE WIDTH: 8"
Our items are all cleaned and ready to wear when they arrive!
Condition: Very good condition; There are a few small worn areas that indicate there was some very early moth activity. They were hard to photograph but you can get an idea of what they are in the two photos.
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a similar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
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