1970s Anne Klein Orange Wool Suit

 

 


We love perusing the Donna Karan Collection catalogue each season, and though we share her penchant for black, it all starts looking a little funereal when compared with her earlier designs for Anne Klein. This vibrant orange wool crepe suit has all the wonderful details we appreciate in Donna, but executed in a much livelier vein. The slim fitting jacket is tailored with princess seaming, lightly padded shoulders, welted flap pockets at the hip, and a faux vent at the back. A full length exposed zipper up the front with a great arty ‘gold nugget’ pull, allows the jacket to be unzipped to the wearer’s discretion. The pencil skirt is a no-waist band style with a zipper at each hipbone for entry. Both pieces are fully lined in orange acetate, and in excellent condition, though the zippers on the skirt are not original. Jacket measures Bust 38", waist 36", hip 40", shoulder 17.5", sleeve 23", length 27.5".  Skirt measures Waist 26", hip 35", length 24". $280