This fitted Albert Nipon black blazer will elevate your wardrobe.
Vintage Blazer Details
- Vintage 1980s Albert Nippon black blazer.
- Rayon/Acetate blend.
- Fitted jacket with shoulder pads.
- Gold piping on the lapel and cuffs.
- Stand-up collar.
- Black rayon lining.
- Dry clean.
Sizing (cm) – Approx. measurements taken flat
Please compare with a similar garment of yours:
Shoulder: 18.5″ (48).
Bust: 19″ (43).
Hip: 22″ (56).
Length – Center Back: 22” (105.5).
Sleeves: 22.5″ (57).
Wrist: 4″ (10).
Who was Albert Nipon
Albert Nipon was a prominent fashion designer known for his elegant and sophisticated designs. Born in 1926, he started his career in fashion in the mid-20th century. Nipon designed, along with his wife Pearl, incorporating clean lines, luxurious fabrics, and meticulous attention to detail.
Renowned for his suits and dresses, which became staples in many women’s wardrobes during the 1970s and 1980s, his designs were favored by many prominent women, including celebrities and political figures.
Nipon’s brand expanded to include various lines of accessories and fragrances.
However, changing fashion trends and financial difficulties posed challenges for the brand in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Legal issues that arose led to the closure of the Albert Nipon company.
Despite the challenges his fashion label faced, Albert Nipon left a significant impact on the fashion industry with his timeless, elegant designs, and his legacy continues to inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts today. Nipon passed away in 2022 after his wife’s passing in 2018.
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