SWEDISH 1940S/1950S DARK BLUE PATTERNED TWO PIECE SUIT BY HOLLYWOOD. SIZE CA EU 48-50

DESCRIPTION

This suit is of Swedish origin, made in the late 1940s or early 1950s. The brand is Hollywood, a Swedish label known for producing clothing with clear American inspiration. This suit is made from a heavy wool fabric with a distinct dark blue colour tone. It has an unusual light blue texture—definitely a fabric that stands out!

The jacket is single breasted, which is typical of this period, and features relatively wide lapels. It has horizontal front pockets with piping, as well as a breast pocket. The back is straight and lacks a vent. Inside, it is fully lined and has a large inner pocket on the left side. Additionally, there are two small pockets for pens. The sleeve lining is tapered at the end of the sleeves, indicating that the sleeves have been lengthened at some point. This alteration has been professionally done and is not noticeable when the suit is worn.

The trousers have double pleats, horizontal front pockets, belt loops, and a zipper fly. Note the absence of back pockets; this is a distinctive detail that set Hollywood suits apart from typical off-the-rack suits of the time. The jacket also lacks a buttonhole on the lapel, which was the usual custom. Hollywood catered to a younger audience with slightly offbeat details that were considered youthful.

The condition of the suit is very good, with no damage or signs of wear in the fabric. The only thing worth noting is slight discoloration in the lining of the trousers. However, this is not noticeable when the suit is worn and does not affect the overall impression. In summary, this is a suit that stands out a bit from the crowd, with some unique details and a fabric that catches the eye!

Please study the pictures and form your own opinion on the condition.

SIZE

In size, it falls between EU 48 (US/UK 38) and EU 50 (US/UK 40) based on the chest measurement of the jacket. However, the waist of the trousers corresponds to a smaller size, and if the material in the waist is let out, it would approximately fit an EU 46 (US/UK 36). The conclusion is that this suit will best fit a slim, athletic person with broad shoulders in relation to their waist size.