SWEDISH 1960 BLUE TWO PIECE VELVET COLLAR SUIT BY STRANDS. SIZE CA EU 50 vintagefabrics This is a rare vintage

This is a rare vintage Burberrys´heavyweight overcoat in great condition

and there is a buttonhole on each lapel

There is a button to close the vent

though this could easily be reversed if desired

It was produced by Rappson and sold at Barrdunges in Härnösand

SWEDISH 1960 BLUE TWO PIECE VELVET COLLAR SUIT BY STRANDS. SIZE CA EU 50 vintagefabrics This is a rare vintageDESCRIPTION This rather unusual suit is of Swedish origin, most likely made during the latter half of the 1960s. The label is Strands, a Swedish ready to wear brand that was prominent at the time. Its design is somewhat unconventional yet very much of its era featuring a four button jacket and dark blue velvet on the lapels. The buttons are covered in matching blue velvet. This suit is a great example of the bold direction menswear briefly took during