Monday, 30 March 2015


From 1960- a Ben Zuckerman suit sold at Julius Garfinckel.
'Ben Zuckerman's town suit with a prophetic silhouette. Jacket lengthened, skirt slimmed, imported grey worsted trimmed with black beaver.

Sunday, 22 March 2015





This lovely Ben Zuckerman jacket, once part of a suit dates from the early 1950's. It has a tiny waist, a flared peplum and soft shoulders. It has wonderful corde buttons in a contrasting black.
Photos courtesy of WhosyourDaddy71

Saturday, 14 March 2015


From 1956- an advertisement for a Ben Zuckerman coat and suit.
'Ben Zuckerman and Bendel see eye-to-eye on pepper and salt tweeds...spice of the new season daytime fashions. The suit, masterly crafted with the famous Ben Zuckerman satin scarf tuck in. $185.
The coat, a study in line subtlety, new as the dawn of tomorrow. (And for monotone adherents, also in black sealcloth or brown velour. $185.

Monday, 9 March 2015


This Ben Zuckerman wool suit dates from the late 1950's. It is made up of a jacket and skirt. The skirt is plain and classic. The jacket is single breasted and has diamonte buttons and satin cuffs at the sleeves.

Thursday, 5 March 2015




This is a lovely pink Ben Zuckerman coat, which was made to be worn with the suit seen here. The coat is a heavy shocking pink wool, ankle length, with slash pockets and 3 large buttons. This coat was also sold at The Needlecraft.
Photos courtesy of AStarsClosetJupiter.

Friday, 27 February 2015



This Ben Zuckerman ad, dating from the early 1950's, features a stunning suit with a tiny waist, cuffs at the wrist and a draped feature at the lapels. The model is perfectly accessorized, with matching gloves, shoes and hat. The most interesting feature is the chiffon scarf detail from one of the pockets at the hip.

Sunday, 22 February 2015


This is a lovely Ben Zuckerman suit, dating from the lat 1950's. The jacket is double breasted and has a velvet collar, a feature that was so typical of the age.