{"title":"1980s Fashion","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-rare-patrick-kelly-paris-bar-code-flared-skirt","title":"Vintage 1980s Rare Patrick Kelly  Paris Bar Code Flared Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a rare piece of pop art fashion! This vintage 1980s Patrick Kelly \"Bar Code Skirt\" features a vibrant black and white barcode print that's eye catching. \u003cstrong\u003eThe skirt has an amazing 69\"sweep, now that's flare!\u003c\/strong\u003e The skirt has side pockets, waist band is 1.5\"wide, with a 7.5\" side nylon zipper, and 1 button at the top for closure. The skirt fabric is 100% cotton, the lining is 60% Acetate and 40% Bemberg (Bemberg is a luxurious high-end lining, silky and breathable). Garment has been professionally cleaned. Please review the provided measurements for accurate sizing. Excellent Vintage\/Mint Condition condition. No holes, tears or discoloration (skirt or lining). Happy to provide additional pictures on request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements of Garment (lying flat; please double; Bust, Waist and Hips):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkirt:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 13 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHips: free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of Skirt: 20\" from waist to hemline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweep: 69\" (the circumference of the bottom hem of a skirt or dress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Patrick Kelly: \u003c\/strong\u003ePatrick Kelly,  statement \"I want my clothes to make you smile\" (September 24, 1954 - January 1, 1990) Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and buried at Pere-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France. Patrick Kelly was known for his exuberant and colorful designs which referenced Black folklore and Pop culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe women that influenced Kelly's creativity. His mother, a home economics teacher, taught him to draw, and an aunt introduced him to sewing. But it was Kelly's grandmother, Ethel B. Rainey, who first inspired him to reach for the heights of couture. Kelly's grandmother remained his greatest muse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut, in 1979 his friend supermodel Pat Cleveland urged Kelly to relocate to Paris and anonymously provided a (one way) plane ticket. The appeal of his garments was the use of large oversized buttons which adorned his designs worn by supermodel Pat Cleveland, the electrifying Grace Jones and legendary actress Bette Davis. One dress he showed in his first fashion show in 1985, that night set Paris on fire. It was a look, a sexy and body-hugging mini-dress covered playfully in colorful buttons. The dazzling adornments on the dress became his signature and helped ensure Kelly's rise in Paris fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1988 he became the first American and the first black designer to be voted into the prestigious Chambre Syndicale du Pret-a-Porter des Couturiers et de Createurs de Mode. He also designed costumes for Michael Jackson's \"Bad\" tour 1987.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory Information Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written by Da-Sebra Vintage; History information from Da-Sebra Vintage.com where a wealth of historical context is available for your exploration. You are free to use any history information from website with proper credit to Da-Sebra Vintage.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor inquiries or further information, please contact us via email.  Our team is dedicated to providing assistance and will respond within 24 hours. Stay connected by following Da-Sebra Vintage on Instagram, Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Reddit. Additional reviews of our products and services can be found on our Etsy Shop platform at Etsy.com\/shop\/Da-SebraVintage. At Da-Sebra Vintage, our commitment is to deliver quality services across all platforms, and we extend out heartfelt gratitude for visiting our vintage haven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42871501455453,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3516\/5021\/files\/Vintage-1980s-Patrick-Kelly-Bar-Code-Flared-Skirt-1.jpg?v=1731531410"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-escada-designer-margaretha-ley-silk-silk-wool-pant-set","title":"Vintage 1980s Escada Silk \u0026 Wool Pant Set by Margaretha Ley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e1980s Margaretha Ley for Escada Pantsuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThis striking 1980s pantsuit, designed by Margaretha Ley for Escada, is a true statement piece. Made in Germany, the suit features a luxurious 100% silk blouse and coordinating pants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Margaretha Ley for Escada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eBlouse Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e 34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003ePants Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e 40 (altered – see details below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eBlouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eMaterial: 100% Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eColor: Cream with a bold electric bolt design in bright yellow, baby blue, and black outline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eFeatures: Small shoulder pads, front button closure (5 buttons, 1 exposed, 4 concealed), buttoned cuffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003ePants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eColors: Cream and Black (see close-up photos #3 and #9 for fabric detail)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eMaterial: 55% Wool, 40% Silk, 5% Nylon (lightweight, unlined)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eFeatures: 8\" nylon zipper, front button closure, 2\" waistband with belt loops, side pockets, 1.5\" bottom side slits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlteration Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e The back seam of the pants was opened and taken in approximately 2\". One belt loop was adjusted to accommodate the alteration. (See photo #14)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Excellent Vintage Condition. No tears, holes, snags, or discoloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eGarment has been dry cleaned and is ready for shipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eAdditional photos available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements of Garment (lying flat; please double; Bust, Waist and Hips):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBust: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 18\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: 18 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Hemline: 27\"\u003cbr\u003eSleeve Length: 22\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePants: Chart has been provided \"how to measure for pants\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eHips: 20\"\u003cbr\u003eRise: 13 1\/2\u003cbr\u003eLength: 38 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eInseam: 27\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompany History: ESCADA is an internationally well known luxury brand for women's fashion that was founded in 1978, by Margaretha Ley and husband Wolfgang Ley. The first Escada for women was presented in 1978. In the 1990s, Escada became increasingly popular. After the death of head designer Margaretha Ley in 1992, US designer Brain Rennie took over the creative direction in 1994. The brand launched the sporty and affordable line Escada Sport which still exist today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory Information Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written by Da-Sebra Vintage; History information from Da-Sebra Vintage.com where a wealth of historical context is available for your exploration. You are free to use any history information from website with proper credit to Da-Sebra Vintage.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor inquiries or further information, please contact us via email.  Our team is dedicated to providing assistance and will respond within 24 hours. Stay connected by following Da-Sebra Vintage on Instagram, Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Reddit. Additional reviews of our products and services can be found on our Etsy Shop platform at Etsy.com\/shop\/Da-Sebra Vintage. At Da-Sebra Vintage, our commitment is to deliver quality services across all platforms, and we extend out a heartfelt gratitude for visiting our vintage haven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margaretha Ley\/Escada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42871503585373,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3516\/5021\/files\/Vintage-1980s-Escada-Silk-and-Wool-Pant-Set-1.jpg?v=1731531477"}],"url":"https:\/\/da-sebravintage.com\/collections\/1980s-fashion.oembed","provider":"Da-Sebra Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}