Tuesday 31 December 2019


This is a Ben Zuckerman ad, dating from the early 1950's, featuring a lovely New Look coat.

Tuesday 24 December 2019





This Ben Zuckerman coat, in grey tweed, dates from the early 1950's. It has a very full skirt and a tight waist- very New Look.

Wednesday 18 December 2019







This is a fantastic Ben Zuckerman suit in a pink boucle tweed. The coat is long and both the coat and skirt are lined in pale silk satin.
This suit has a 'sporty' feel to it- you could imagine wearing it for a walk in the woods or some other country pursuit.
Photos courtesy of DianaVintage US.

Monday 9 December 2019




This red wool Ben Zuckerman coat is a real beauty. It's double breasted with brass buttons and has a military feel to it. This coat likely dates from the mid 1960's.
Photos courtesy of Urban Up Boutique.


From Ben Zuckerman's fall 1958 collection... a suit with a flared seven-eigths coat- jacket of 'new' navy knit-patterned wool tweed with a fluffy collar of black died lynx and widened sleeves.
This is a Ben Zuckerman suit worn by the lovely model Mary Jane Russell, who rose to the top of her field in the 1950's. She was a favourite of  Louise Dahl-Wolfe and it is estimated that 30% of Ms. Dahl-Wolfe's photographs featured Mary Jane.

Tuesday 26 November 2019



Bandana suit- 'Black and white houndstooth check (how big the hound!). Scarf collar, by Ben Zuckerman at Bergdorf Goodman, Julius Garfinkel, Marshall Field. Rolling hat by Irene of New York.

Thursday 21 November 2019




 

Here is a Ben Zuckerman suit made of linen, which probably dates from the early 1960's. It

has a striped pattern and as it was made of linen it would have been worn in the summer 


time.
The suit was sold at William Penn Hat & Gown Shop which was owned by Etta Markowitz and David Berman. They opened David Inc. a women’s clothing company in the William Penn Hotel catering to a high-end clientele. The business was later named the William Penn Hat and Gown Shop. It had several locations downtown before the family sold the business in the 1970s. The new owners moved the business to Walnut Street in Shadyside. The William Penn Hat and Gown closed its doors in 2001.
Photos courtesy of Zannew.

Tuesday 19 November 2019




Here are two Ben Zuckerman suits, in dark wool, dating from 1961. Both suits are worn with hats by Sally Victors.
Sally Victors was born in 1905. From the 1920's until her retirement in 1967, she was a top miliner. She designed hats for Irene Dunne and Merle Oberon, amonst many others. Ms. Victors died in 1977.

Thursday 14 November 2019


This is an advertisement, both for Ben Zuckerman and for Miron Mills.
'The suit, Ben Zuckerman. The fabric, flecked grosnib. 100% Virgin wool.  Miron Mills, Inc.

Sunday 3 November 2019



An advertisement, dating from 1963-
'Autumn Champagne- marvelous costume of Italian pink wool tweed, lined with pink silk by Ben Zuckerman. Definately for town.. here and on the Continent. $425.'

Sunday 27 October 2019


This lovely beige suit with hat by Emme, dates from the 1950's, and is of course by the master tailor Ben Zuckerman.

Sunday 20 October 2019







This is a really well tailored Ben Zuckerman jacket, once part of a suit. It's made of a brown tweed with blue flecks. The jacket has a fitted waist and is double breasted.
Photos courtesy of Fancy Mouse.

Sunday 13 October 2019



Anne St. Marie in long jacket suit with pleated hip and draped calf belt in charcoal and black wool by Ben Zuckerman, hat by Emme, Vogue, September 1, 1959

Monday 30 September 2019




This is a wonderful very heavy wool suit in a beautiful turquoise. It consists of a straight skirt and a double breasted jacket with a half belt and black buttons.
The coat is trimmed in  black persian lamb.
Photos courtesy of Live Auctioneers.

Saturday 21 September 2019


Imported shadow checked wool in peacock is used for this suit from Ben Zuckerman's Fall 1958 collection.  The lovely fitted jacket has a back-dipping side cape effect and is dropped over a straight skirt.

Tuesday 17 September 2019





Here is a Ben Zuckerman cocktail ensemble, with a tight fitting dress with cap sleeves. The coat is full and flared.
This outfit is made of very high quality silk.




This is a gorgeous hot pink velvet coat, with a small half belt to the back of the coat, This coat has a full 'skirt' and 3/4 length sleeves.
Photos courtesy of His Coy Mistress. 

Tuesday 10 September 2019


This beautiful Ben Zuckerman coat dates from the mid 1950's. It has beautiful mink cuffs and collar, with a full skirt The coat is double breasted. It's a wonderfully luxurious coat.
Photo courtesy of Parson School of Design.

Monday 2 September 2019



From Vogue, 1 September, 1959-
'Anne St Marie in a long suit jacket with pleated hip and draped calf belt in charcoal by Ben Zuckerman.'

Wednesday 28 August 2019

Dating from the penultimate year of Ben Zuckerman's career, 1967,  this is a very modern and youthful dress, compared to previous more conservative collections.

Monday 26 August 2019


From Vogue, 15 August 1957- Joanna McCormick in blue textured wool coat-dress with black dyed mink collar and cuffs by Ben Zuckerman. 


A Ben Zuckerman suit from 1961 in a herringbone tweed with a complimentary hat trimmed in fur.

Wednesday 21 August 2019


Here is the wonderful Ben Zuckerman coat, worn by Princess Grace when she arrived in Monaco to marry Prince Rainier. This coat (and the dress, which is not shown) are probably my favourite Ben Zuckerman outfits.

Tuesday 13 August 2019


This is a gorgeous camel coloured wool suit by Ben Zuckerman that dates from 1960.
It features a straight skirt,and a single breasted jacket with very large patch pockets.
Photo courtesy of RISD.
https://risdmuseum.org/

Tuesday 6 August 2019



'Autumn champagne.... marvelous costume of pink Italian wool tweed lined with pink silk by Ben Zuckerman. Definately for town... here and on the Continent. $425.'

Saturday 3 August 2019









Here is a Ben Zuckerman cocktail coat in a pale blue brocade. The coat is very full and has a tie at the neckline.
This coat still has the original tag, indicating it was never actually worn.
Photos courtesy of 5ptmcollectables2012.