SWEDISH 1956 GREY HOUNDSTOOTH DOUBLE BREASTED BESPOKE SUIT BY NORDISKA KOMPANIET. SIZE CA EU 50

DESCRIPTION

This suit is of Swedish origin, made bespoke at Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm, a large department store that still exists today. It is marked with the date September 28, 1956. The fabric is a grey houndstooth pattern with a red check. The jacket is double-breasted with three rows of buttons, two of which are used. It has horizontal front pockets with piping and a breast pocket. There is a buttonhole on the left lapel. The back is straight and lacks a vent. Inside, the jacket is fully lined and has three pockets, one large on each side and one smaller on the left side.

The trousers are high-waisted with double pleats. They have vertical front pockets and a button fly. There is also a coin pocket just below the waistband on the right side. The trousers have belt loops, and inside the waistband are buttons for braces. Additionally, there are two back pockets, both with button closures.

This suit is fully wearable as it is, but the condition is far from perfect. There are no fabric damages, but there are several discolorations and stains. The discolorations are concentrated in the lining, especially around the crotch and armpits. It is of course possible to replace the lining there. There are also some stains, the most prominent being on the inside of the jacket lapel. This is not visible when the jacket is worn, but is visible when the jacket is opened. It may be possible to reduce the prominence of this stain with treatment, but we doubt it can be completely removed. There is also a small stain on one of the trouser legs. Please review the images and form your own opinion on the condition.

SIZE

In terms of size, it corresponds to a modern EU 50 (US/UK 40). The suit is custom-made, and the left shoulder is slightly more structured than the right. This can, of course, be adjusted if needed. There is plenty of material to let out in the trousers if necessary, both in the waist and the length. Please scroll down for exact measurements and seam allowances.

MEASUREMENTS

JACKET

Chest (A) : 55 cm

Waist (B) : 53 cm 

Sleeves (C) : 63 cm

Shoulders (D) : 46 cm

Total length (E) : 80 cm (77 cm measured from neck seam)

TROUSERS

Waist (A) : 44 cm

Length (B) : 109 cm left leg, 111 cm right leg

Inseam (C) : 77,5 cm

Cuff width (D) : 21,5 cm

Seam allowance trousers waist: 7 cm

Seam allowance trousers length: 4 cm