Nina Ricci VTG 1950s Swing Coat Black Wool and 50 similar items

Rare vintage 1950s La Boutique Nina Ricci swing coat, made in France ? an extraordinary couture-level design that feels like a coat within a coat. Constructed in smooth black wool with raw silk Double-front structure with an inner coat panel and its own slash pockets Fully lined in raw silk Loose, open-front silhouette with no closures Bracelet-length sleeves for a chic midcentury profile Condition Very good vintage condition with one noted flaw. The inner shoulder area requires skilled seamstress repair; otherwise the coat is strong, lining is intact, and the piece remains wearable. Provenance Note Nina Ricci, founded in Paris in 1932, became synonymous with haute couture elegance. The La Boutique line, launched postwar, made couture styling available to an international audience. This swing coat embodies the sculptural innovation of 1950s Paris fashion, combining French refinement with architectural tailoring. Style Aesthetics ? 1950s couture / Parisian swing silhouette ? Museum-quality Nina Ricci outerwear ? Sustainable vintage Styling Tips A statement collector?s piece, perfect for museum or private archive display. Wear with slim cigarette trousers and pumps for a classic Parisian silhouette. Ideal for period film and theater costuming. Measurements (laid flat) Pit to pit: 26" (loose cut, oversized fit) Length (neck to hem): 39" Sleeve: bracelet length Approx. Modern Size One size; fits Women?s Small?Large depending on styling. Designed for a loose swing silhouette. Fit Guide Best for ~5?4??5?8?, 120?160 lbs., with forgiving drape. Fabric / Materials Wool outer with raw silk lining. Sustainability Note Sustainably vintage ? 1950s couture outerwear, not fast fashion. Costuming CTA Costuming a film, theater, or creative project? Contact Miss Kitty ? we have extensive vintage inventory not yet listed and can offer excellent bulk/volume discounts for productions. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!