This is a wonderful vintage Guy Laroche Paris tweed jacket made most likely during the 1980s. The jacket has pads in the shoulders, a jewel neckline and closes with five black plastic buttons down the front. It has a pocket at the left chest and is tailored to accentuate the waist. It is fully lined in black acetate.
Label: Guy Laroche Paris Boutique Made in France. Guy Laroche (1923-1989) was a renowned French designer who began his career in 1949 working for Parisian couturier Jean Desses. He established his own fashion house during the mid-50s and was one of the first French designers to create separates. He opened his first boutique in 1961, his second boutique in 1973 and opened additional boutiques in 1974, so this piece would have been designed for sale in one of those boutiques.
Fabric: no content label but most likely pure wool tweed woven in a herringbone pattern
Color: Black and off-white
Sizing: French size 42 is indicated, which is equivalent to a US size 12 - please note the following measurements for fit (your body measurements should be smaller, or measure a similar garment that you own):
Shoulders: 16 1/2” across seam to seam
Sleeves: 22” from the shoulder seam
Sleeve inseam: 15”
Bust: 38”
Waist: 34”
Bottom: 38”
Length: 23” long, measured flat at the back
Condition: It is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odour. This jacket looks like it saw little use and was very well cared for over the years.
This is a quality suit jacket - great piece to wear with a black skirt!