Red Ravishing - Couture Simon Massey

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This highly collectable and rare two couture piece suit is an original London Designer Simon Massey. The ensemble is at least 70 years young and in excellent condition. One of the best ways to shop sustainably, is a classic and timeless two piece that can be worn with so many options!

Wear together or separately.

These pieces individually flatter the body and will take you everywhere!  Your 'look' options are endless with clever style mixing.

Elsewhere original Simon Massey items can be found at starting at $800 US. 

This ensemble looks great now and will continue for years to come!

Circa: 1940-1970
Origin: Private Collection - UK
Label: Simon Massey

Fabric: Wool and silk lined jacket.
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love

Modern Size Indicator*: 6 - 8
Measurements: Available on request
Vintage Size Indicator: na

Fit: Tailored jacket and straight skirt
Fixture: All original buttons and tailoring

DESIGNER INFORMATION: Interested in the designer? More information can also be found in a blog written by Liz Tregenza. Information regarding a collaboration with designer Janice Wainright can be found at the Vintage Fashion Guild with a short documentary also found here. Image repost from Pinterest

NOTE: Sale Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. As respectful custodians of fashion history, we do not offer to sell unique items such as this separately. Keeping historical pieces together will assist you in retaining your investment and allows future generations to enjoy the pieces in their original beauty. Colors may display differently on various devices.

Our vintage items are rated as follows:
  • Excellent: Near or near to new quality, with no noted flaws and may often be presented in original packaging or, with original tags (deadstock) all commensurate with age and love
  • Very Good: May have some minor issue, as seen or noted
  • Good: Some minor flaws which may be repairable, or may not detract from the garment when worn
  • Rescue: Flaws as described which may or may not detract when worn in most cases possibility of repair

We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.

Please take a moment to check if this item will fit!
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Still not sure? Just email us the details of this piece and your measurements, and we can help you check if it will fit before you purchase.

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Still not sure? We'll gladly hold this item for you for 24 hours while we provide measurements of this item on request. Don't miss out - email us today.