Vintage 1960s Sybil Connolly Skirt Suit Gray Black Striped Wool / Small

Vintage 1960s Sybil Connolly Skirt Suit Gray Black Striped Wool / Small

RARE! From the great Irish designer (dubbed the "Dior of Dublin") comes this three-piece cutie full of superb tailoring mixed with the 60s most iconic detail.
The boxy jacket has a fold down collar, three large buttons down the front for closure and three-quarters length sleeves. Fully lined.
The sleeveless shell features a high, scoop neckline and notches at the front side hem. There are darts and princess seams for a flattering fit, and closure is a zipper down the center of the back. Also fully lined.
Finally, the matching knee-length skirt has an A line silhouette, is high waisted, pleated, and closes with side zippers on each hip. Unlined.

All in an eye catching pattern of thick, black stripes across a background of gray, Irish tweed.

Label: Sybil Connolly Dublin*
Fabric: no tag / looks and feels like the high quality Irish wool she was known for
Size tag; none / fits like a modern US ladies S - M / see exact measurements below to ensure fit
Condition: excellent with no tears, stains, or smells / presents as unworn

Jacket --
Shoulders 16"
Sleeves 18"
Chest 36"
Waist 34"
Length 22.5"

Shell -
Shoulders 14"
Chest 35"
Waist 30"
Length 19"

Skirt -
Waist 26"
Hips 48"
Length 26"

*Sibyl Connolly (1908-1998) was an influential Irish fashion designer who became internationally renowned for transforming traditional Irish textiles into haute couture. Born in Wales but raised in Ireland, Connolly began her career in London before returning to Dublin in the 1940s to establish her own fashion house. She revolutionized Irish fashion by elevating humble materials like linen and lace into elegant, sophisticated garments, most famously creating her signature pleated linen dresses that required up to nine yards of fabric. Her work gained international acclaim when it was featured in American Vogue and Harper's Bazaar in the 1950s, leading to successful fashion shows in New York and a clientele that included Jacqueline Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor. Connolly's influence extended beyond fashion into interior design and lifestyle, and she played a crucial role in establishing Ireland's reputation in the global fashion industry while preserving and modernizing traditional Irish craftsmanship techniques. Her work is found in museums around the world, most notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/105283