This is a fabulous example of the Parisian New Look fashion from the late 1940s by this Couture label, Marie-Larribet, Paris. The fabric is pure black wool of the best quality with black velvet decoration on the collar and pockets. The tailoring of this jacket is simply amazing. Padded shoulders and cuffed sleeves. Exquisite waisted cut with vertical seams. She closes with three buttons. The lining is silk.
Measures - Please make sure you double check your own measures and compare them to the ones below.
Shoulders, seam to seam: 16.5" (42cm)
Armpit to armpit: 20" (50cm)
Sleeves: 22" (56cm)
Waist: 31" (80cm)
Hips: 39" (100cm)
Lenght: 24.5" (62cm)
Fabric: Wool, velvet, satin
Condition: Near mint condition: the wool is in excellent shape, no holes, smells, etc. The inner collar shows some friction signs, only the left side of the inner collar and this is not noticiable when worn (view photo). The upper lining shows wear but no major problems.