A Collection of Vintage Outerwear Including Pierre Cardin and Made in England Examples

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Description

A collection of vintage outerwear dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. This lot comprises an assortment of utility, military-style, and designer jackets featuring various synthetic and natural fabric constructions. The group includes a navy blue synthetic shell “snorkel” parka with a bright orange diamond-quilted lining and navy faux-fur hood lining; a woven label at the neck reads SNORKEL JACKET 111 cm / XL. Also included is a military-style field coat in olive green heavy canvas with a red quilted lining and bellows pockets; a woven neck label includes a Union Jack flag and reads MADE IN ENGLAND, with a secondary tag specifying SIZE L, OUTER 65% POLYESTER 35% COTTON, and LINING NYLON. A heavy wool-blend zip-up plaid utility jacket features a red, navy, and cream tartan pattern with a red quilted lining; it bears a black and gold woven label reading OLGAR LEISURE WEAR and an embroidered chest patch reading DEVON C.B. depicting a fire engine and lightning bolts. The collection further includes a synthetic color-blocked puffer jacket in navy, white, and red, bearing a black collar tag reading pierre cardin.


Condition report:

The navy snorkel parka shows significant wear with heavy oxidation and white powdery residue along the metal zipper teeth and surrounding fabric (photo 6). The OLGAR plaid jacket exhibits pilling across the fabric surface and fraying to the collar and cuffs (photo 8). The Pierre Cardin jacket displays visible staining and marks on the white fabric section and fraying at the pocket edge (photo 3). The green field coat is in good vintage condition with light surface wear and minor creasing (photo 4).