Vintage 1930s Mr JJ Fenwick French Salon Tailored women’s jacket in soft brown wool linen cashmere blend?

£135.00
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Mr JJ Fenwick
French Salon
Vintage 1930s tailored jacket.

Beautifully cut fitted jacket with narrow long sleeves with turn up cuff and buttons.
patch pockets with turn down detail.
3 buttons
Fully lined in what could be silk acetate lining .
the jacket fabric is a quite grainy knit soft wool.
It feels as if there could be some cashmere involved but also linen ? There is no fabric content label so this is just a guess. it is a beautiful fabric.

Size uk 10 roughly.
Measures

Across shoulders-15in
pit-pit-18in
across waist-17in
sleeve length-24in
nape-hem-24in

Condition Excellent.



A little piece of fashion and retail history:

Taken from the Fenwicks Website.



'John James Fenwick

John James Fenwick, known as JJ, was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire, in 1846. Early in his career, he learned his trade as a shop assistant, where his passion for retail and customer service was instilled and nurtured. In 1882, his ambition came to fruition when Fenwick bought and renovated a doctor’s house for £181 and 4 shillings at 5 Northumberland Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. This would become his first store and the start of his legacy: JJ Fenwick, Mantle Maker and Furrier.

Together with two assistants, he sold an unparalleled range of mantles, silk goods, dresses, fabrics and trimmings. JJ’s keen eye for luxury and exceptional care of his clientele made the store especially popular, and soon he expanded his space by purchasing 37, 38 and 40 Northumberland Street. Today, the flagship Fenwick store still stands on this exact site, offering the same incomparable service, the finest products and enjoyable in-store experiences as founded by JJ over a century before.

JJ’s son Fred joined the business in 1890 and was sent to Paris to train in the art of retail. Here, he embraced the revolutionary concept of department store, perfectly exemplified in Le Bon Marché. When JJ and Fred introduced this set up to their Newcastle store, they started what would become a family-owned retail empire. With originality, relentless hard work and the highest standards of excellence, we know JJ would be proud of the nine department stores that respectfully bear his name today.'
Mr JJ Fenwick
French Salon
Vintage 1930s tailored jacket.

Beautifully cut fitted jacket with narrow long sleeves with turn up cuff and buttons.
patch pockets with turn down detail.
3 buttons
Fully lined in what could be silk acetate lining .
the jacket fabric is a quite grainy knit soft wool.
It feels as if there could be some cashmere involved but also linen ? There is no fabric content label so this is just a guess. it is a beautiful fabric.

Size uk 10 roughly.
Measures

Across shoulders-15in
pit-pit-18in
across waist-17in
sleeve length-24in
nape-hem-24in

Condition Excellent.



A little piece of fashion and retail history:

Taken from the Fenwicks Website.



'John James Fenwick

John James Fenwick, known as JJ, was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire, in 1846. Early in his career, he learned his trade as a shop assistant, where his passion for retail and customer service was instilled and nurtured. In 1882, his ambition came to fruition when Fenwick bought and renovated a doctor’s house for £181 and 4 shillings at 5 Northumberland Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. This would become his first store and the start of his legacy: JJ Fenwick, Mantle Maker and Furrier.

Together with two assistants, he sold an unparalleled range of mantles, silk goods, dresses, fabrics and trimmings. JJ’s keen eye for luxury and exceptional care of his clientele made the store especially popular, and soon he expanded his space by purchasing 37, 38 and 40 Northumberland Street. Today, the flagship Fenwick store still stands on this exact site, offering the same incomparable service, the finest products and enjoyable in-store experiences as founded by JJ over a century before.

JJ’s son Fred joined the business in 1890 and was sent to Paris to train in the art of retail. Here, he embraced the revolutionary concept of department store, perfectly exemplified in Le Bon Marché. When JJ and Fred introduced this set up to their Newcastle store, they started what would become a family-owned retail empire. With originality, relentless hard work and the highest standards of excellence, we know JJ would be proud of the nine department stores that respectfully bear his name today.'