Monday, 25 December 2023


This is a gorgeous white Ben Zuckerman dress- simple and classic. The waist is fitted and the neckline is high in the front but appears to dip in the back. 

Sunday, 17 December 2023


 

This lovely cornflower blue coat is from 1963. It's double breasted and has 3/4 length sleeves (all the better to display a smashing pair of gloves!).

Wednesday, 13 December 2023






 

This is a Ben Zuckerman coat and dress set in a thick pale blue wool. It's made to a very high standard as the close ups show- tailored perfectly. It probably dates from the early 1960's.

Wednesday, 22 November 2023


This is a Ben Zuckerman coat from 1963 in a pale blue. The coat is not fitted- it is almost a cocoon shape with a stand away collar.
 

Wednesday, 15 November 2023


Shot by Irving Penn  in 1962- and worn by Ina Clare,  this Ben Zuckerman suit is a delight.
It's perfectly accessorised by a matching scarf and hat and a bow tie belt.

 

Tuesday, 31 October 2023


This Ben Zuckerman coat and dress is from December 1966. It's a striking look- cream trimmed in black or navy. The dress is shorter than it would have been in previous years-   a nod to the times.

 

Wednesday, 18 October 2023


'Wintersuit- a smashing fashion by Ben Zuckerman with all of the winter's news. Longer long jacket, cinched leather belt, slim skirt. Designed in a British black and white tweed and worn with our velour stroller for all winter chic.'

 

Thursday, 12 October 2023






This is a Ben Zuckerman cocktail outfit- made up of a sleeveless dress and a double breasted coat with  'sapphire' buttons. It probably dates from the early 1960's.

Photos courtesy of Ghosts of New York.
 

Wednesday, 4 October 2023

 


This is a bit of an unusual Ben Zuckerman suit. It dates from 1965 and appears to be made of suede- an unusual material for Zuckerman to use. 

The jacket is double breasted and has 3/4 length sleeves.


Monday, 18 September 2023


This is a Ben Zuckerman coat that looks toasty and warm. It's made of a pale wool with a quilted look to it. It falls to just below the knee and has 3/4 length sleeves. The coat probably dates from the late 1950's.

 

Saturday, 16 September 2023


This red Ben Zuckerman suit dates from summer 1961- it's very Jacqueline Kennedy in both style and in the model wearing it.
 

Thursday, 7 September 2023


 Here we  have a really lovely Ben Zuckerman dress suit. It's probably made of wool with a fitted dress or skirt and a jacket with a dramatic fur collar.

I would date this beauty to the mid 1950's.

Thursday, 31 August 2023


This is a Ben Zuckerman coat from the late 1960's- the tail end of his career. It's a more youthful look that he typically did, the hem is above the knee, but it is still conservative enough to appeal to older women.

 

Thursday, 10 August 2023


 

'From our exciting Designer Suit collection- Ben Zuckerman's Bandstand tweed- typical of our flair for electric fashion'. $255.

Wednesday, 2 August 2023


This undated Ben Zuckerman dress and jacket probably dates from the early 1950's. It features a lovely dress with a belted waist and a white bow at the neckline. The jacket has a rounded hem and 3/4 length sleeves. The outfit is worn by Joan Friedman. 
 

Tuesday, 18 July 2023


This is an interesting Ben Zuckerman outfit- it appears to be a coat dress or perhaps a coat with an oversized fit. The fabric is dogtooth in black and white.
 

Tuesday, 4 July 2023


From Vogue- 1 October 1955. Model Barbara Mullen wear a late-day suit from Ben Zuckerman in garnet red velveteen, with a golden fox muff and velvet beret by Henri Bendel. Jewels by Verdura.

 

Thursday, 22 June 2023


From Vogue, 1 October 1960- twin images of a beautiful coat in charcoal grey Prince of Wales check with a swaggering cape and glove top sleeves.
 

Wednesday, 14 June 2023


A lovely Ben Zuckerman suit - dating from 1957. It consists of a full, flaring skirt and a cropped jacket in a dark wool. 

 

Tuesday, 6 June 2023


 

From Vogue, February 1958- Lowslung and  sleek...new suit in town. The designer Ben Zuckerman, the mood '58, the effect dashing. Black or navy crisp wool crepe shown here with our debonair ribbon-striped felt cloche. Suit $225.

Thursday, 1 June 2023


Barbara Mullen wears a Ben Zuckerman coolie jacket and slender skirt, both in Oriental Blue broadcloth. Hat by Emme, turquoise jewellery by David Webb, alligator bag by Lederer. In the background can be seen Chrysler's Flight Sweep II.

 

Thursday, 25 May 2023


The incomparable Suzy Parker wears a Ben Zuckerman coat in plaid over a bright red suit, also by Ben Zuckerman.
 

Wednesday, 10 May 2023


 

Tailor's suit- tailor's checks.

A Ben Zuckerman suit from the mid 1950's- refined and elegant. 

Wednesday, 3 May 2023


This beautiful Ben Zuckerman suit in a checked pattern dates from the 1961. It has a cropped jacket with 3/4 length sleeves and a fitted skirt. The model is posing with a camera- perhaps a Box Brownie?
 

Thursday, 27 April 2023


Model Ina Balke wears a Ben Zuckerman dress- tailored like a suit. The dress has short sleeves and a collar. It probably dates from the mid 1960's.

 

Monday, 17 April 2023


From Vogue, 1 September, 1955- The new American suit-a mere everything.
It's simplicity itself, this new look in suits from Ben Zuckerman's collection. The cut is all, but it's a cut above- adult, slighter and slimmer than we've been seeing, designed to slide smoothly into the new winter coats. This mere everything of a suit in charcoal grey. The longish jacket has a set-in waistline, slides easily over the slim skirt. About $185. 

Wednesday, 12 April 2023







 This is a lovely soft Ben Zuckerman suit- in a grey heathered boucle.

The suit dates from the mid 1950's. It has a cropped jacket with corde buttons and 3/4 length sleeves.

Photos courtesy of Super Fantastic Vintage.

Tuesday, 11 April 2023


From Vogue,  October 1951- Fall Plum... fitted fuzzy tweed.

Zuckerman coat of imported wool, black or plum. $285.
 

Tuesday, 4 April 2023


From 1957- a lovely Ben Zuckerman suit in navy with white buttons and a white blouse. The hat brings together the colours of the suit and the blouse.

 

Saturday, 1 April 2023


Dating from the mid  1950's- this lovely Ben Zuckerman  coat is a feminine delight. It's made of wool woven by the Anglo Fabrics mill. 

 

Sunday, 26 March 2023


 

Jean Patchett wears a travel suit of black and white cashmere tweed by Ben Zuckerman. She stands by a 1955 Cadillac Sixty Special. 

Friday, 24 March 2023


From 1962- the Cardigan Suit by Ben Zuckerman. A slightly more 'casual' look.

 

Wednesday, 15 March 2023


From  Vogue,  September 1954-  In Parenthesis- Pinky to Purple.
Exclusive tweed, terrific looking in Ben Zuckerman's straight from the shoulder new suit, that zooks in smartly, parenthetically at the waist. Other punctuation, the amethyst velvet scarf. $155.

Friday, 10 March 2023


Dating  from 1958- this is a lovely Ben Zuckerman coat and dress set  in silvery brocade. It is worn by Ivy Nicholson- a top model of the era and close friend of Andy Warhol.

Monday, 6 March 2023


 

This lovely Ben Zuckerman outfit dates from 1965. It consists of a pale green dress with belt and a fur trimmed or perhaps fur lined striped coat.

Tuesday, 28 February 2023


This Ben Zuckerman suit is from 1963- it's in a dark wool with a lighter blouse and a matching hat.

 

Tuesday, 21 February 2023


Here is a lovely Ben Zuckerman ensemble in tweed. There is a lovely dress and a coat that is trimmed in black. I would date this outfit to the mid  1960's.