SWEDISH 1960 BLUE TWO PIECE VELVET COLLAR SUIT BY STRANDS. SIZE CA EU 50

DESCRIPTION

This rather unusual suit is of Swedish origin, most likely made during the latter half of the 1960s. The label is Strands, a Swedish ready-to-wear brand that was prominent at the time. Its design is somewhat unconventional – yet very much of its era – featuring a four-button jacket and dark blue velvet on the lapels. The buttons are covered in matching blue velvet. This suit is a great example of the bold direction menswear briefly took during that period. It is made from a lightly mottled blue fabric.

As mentioned, the jacket fastens with four buttons. It has horizontal front flap pockets and a breast pocket. There’s a buttonhole on the left lapel. The back is constructed in an unusual way for a jacket, with a single vent and pleats on either side, along with buttons similar to those found on a frock coat for example. Inside, it is fully lined and features four inner pockets – one large on each side and two smaller ones on the left.

The trousers have a flat front and horizontal front pockets. They fasten with a zip fly and have a small back pocket on the left side.

The condition is excellent, with no signs of wear. There is a spare button still tucked inside one of the jacket pockets, which usually indicates the suit was worn very little – something also supported by its well-preserved state. Please refer to the photos to form your own impression of its condition.

SIZE

The suit corresponds to a modern EU 50 (UK/US 40). Please scroll down for detailed measurements and seam allowances.

MEASUREMENTS

JACKET

Chest (A) : 55,5 cm

Waist (B) : 49 cm 

Sleeves (C) : 65 cm

Shoulders (D) : 46 cm

Total length (E) : 82 cm

TROUSERS

Waist (A) : 45 cm

Length (B) : 104,5 cm 

Inseam (C) : 78,5 cm

Cuff width (D) : 24,5 cm

Seam allowance trousers waist: 7 cm

Seam allowance trousers length: 4,5 cm