Green Velvet Evening Jacket by Franklin Simon & Co., New York, ca. 1925

Authentic Jazz Age Velvet Jacket from a Renowned New York Department Store

This elegant green velvet evening jacket, purchased and worn in New York during the 1920s, is a remarkable example of sophisticated Jazz Age fashion. Dating to approximately 1925, the garment bears the label of Franklin Simon & Co., one of New York's most influential department stores of the early twentieth century.

Founded in 1902 by Franklin Simon and Herman A. Flurscheim, Franklin Simon & Co. became renowned for offering fashionable, high-quality garments and imported European styles to an increasingly style-conscious clientele. Today, pieces carrying the store's label are highly desirable examples of American fashion history and the glamour associated with the Roaring Twenties.

Crafted from luxurious deep green velvet, this striking jacket reflects the rich textures and refined silhouettes favored during the mid-1920s. The design features long gathered and pleated sleeves, creating graceful volume and movement. A distinctive sculptural collar, carefully padded on the inside, retains its elegant shape and enhances the dramatic appearance of the garment.

The interior reveals thoughtful craftsmanship, including a pleated lining construction that demonstrates exceptional attention to detail. The jacket fastens with delicate interior silk tie strings. As these ties are now somewhat fragile, the piece was likely worn predominantly open, allowing the sumptuous velvet fabric to drape naturally and elegantly.

Condition

The jacket remains in good to very good antique condition, showing only age-appropriate signs of wear consistent with a garment that is over one hundred years old.

• Minor discoloration
• Light staining
• A few tears to the inner silk lining
• Typical velvet surface variations, which often appear more pronounced in photographs than in person

Despite these small imperfections, the jacket remains a beautiful and highly displayable example of 1920s evening wear and can still be worn with appropriate care. Decorative accessories shown in photographs are not included in the sale.

Measurements

• Shoulders: approx. 35 cm
• Length: approx. 65 cm

Why Collect This Jacket?

Original 1920s velvet jackets with documented American retail provenance are increasingly difficult to find. This piece combines the elegance of the Art Deco era, the craftsmanship of luxury ready-to-wear fashion, and the historical significance of a celebrated New York department store. It is an exceptional acquisition for collectors of antique fashion, Jazz Age clothing, textile history, and vintage designer garments.

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