Wednesday, 27 August 2025


This is a striking suit dating from 1961. The suit is  black with a blouse in royal blue. The lining of the jacket  perfectly matches the blouse- a very Chanel touch.
 

Sunday, 6 July 2025


Dating from 1952 this Ben Zuckerman suit in navy is a stunner. The  jacket has an amazing lining with a matching scarf.

 

Monday, 16 June 2025


Dating from 1962 this Ben Zuckerman suit in a plaid pattern is a delight. The jacket  is single breasted  and has patch pockets. It's topped with a perfectly matching hat.

 

Tuesday, 13 May 2025


From 29 September, 1952- 'Winnie' Winner- this ensemble won a bronze trophy for designer Ben Zuckerman in the tenth annual competition for the American Fashion  Critics award, sponsored by Coty, Inc. A black and white Lesur tweed coat with seal collar and red jersey lining is worn over a matching two-piece red dress.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025


'Local colour...Ben Zuckerman's own  marvelous designer-pink  or flash red for any Springtime. Note news is cropped melon sleeves, cardigan neckline, crochet buttons. '
 

Tuesday, 11 March 2025





This gorgeous red wool coat by Ben Zuckerman dates from the late 1950's. It is trimmed in fur and has a belt to draw attention to the waistline.

 


Ben Zuckerman so subtly widens the shoulders of a  British lattice tweed suit.
This gorgeous suit was sold at Nan Duskin- a high end shop in Philadelphia that opened in 1927 and closed in 1994. The shop carried the finest high end fashion.