Tuesday, 30 April 2019


From 1953-
Model stands wearing a wool dinner suit by Ben Zuckerman, earrings by Nettie Rosenstein, Fuchs gloves, Evans handbag and Hattie Carnegie torque hat.

Tuesday, 23 April 2019



Here is an advertisement dating from 1960 for a Ben Zuckerman suit- the actual suit can be seen here.
The suit was sold at Montaldo's, a specialty store selling ladies fashion, was founded in 1919. The store was renouned for it's high quality merchandise and excellent customer service. A number of stores eventually were opened, but by 1995 they had all closed.

Monday, 22 April 2019



A masterpiece of spring- Ben Zuckerman's suit in softest wool. $185.
This fashion illustration dates from 1957 and is by noted artist Dorothy Hood. Dorothy Hood was born in 1919 and was considered a pioneer modernist. In the 1950's her career was in it's infancy but by the 1970's it had taken off. She achieved international acclaim.

Saturday, 20 April 2019


Gorgeous hat in an editorial for Vogue, May 1963. Shot by Penn, model wears a shirt jacket by Ben Zuckerman, Vendome earrings and gloves by Meyers Make.

Wednesday, 17 April 2019


An undated Ben Zuckerman, probably from the early 1960's-
'We like the casual elegance of the furred costume, new and important- here nutria collar on english tweed designed by Ben Zuckerman.... exclusively for I. Magnin.

Wednesday, 10 April 2019



British Woolens ad. The model wears a coat in British chenille tweed from John Barr, designed by Ben Zuckerman.

Tuesday, 2 April 2019


From 1954- 'Full Skirts- Short Jackets'
A suit up to 1954 suit-specifications. Why so much skirt, so litle jacket? Because that't the new combination. British wool in new whitened colour, cereal. By Ben Zuckerman, about $195.