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Such a unique, European vintage, “mod” jacket!!
• The exaggerated, elongated \"dagger\" or \"peter pan\" collar is the quintessential silhouette of the late 1960s and 1970s.
• The Material & Pattern: This is a heavy, structured geometric jacquard or barkcloth-style cotton knit. The optical, repeating diamond and cable motif is classic Mod/70s lounge design. Modern fast fashion almost never replicates this kind of thick, textured, non-stretch woven cotton fabric due to production costs.
• The Hem & Seams: If you look at the cuff image, you can see a loose, wide, single-needle blind hem stitch and serged edges that are characteristic of older mid-century factory textile machinery.The care tag features the word \"BOMULL\", which is the word for cotton in Scandinavian languages (Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish). Budapest vintage stores frequently source massive bales of true vintage wholesale clothing from Northern and Western Europe. This indicates your jacket was originally manufactured in or for the Scandinavian market 50+ years ago.Tags include only the Bomull and EU size 42 tags. There is not a brand indicator but research indicates Marimekko or very similar vintage Scandinavian brand based upon-
• Quality of the Jacquard Cotton: Modern fast fashion relies heavily on cheap, thin, printed polyester to recreate 70s patterns. A heavy, structured, 100% woven cotton (\"Bomull\") geometric knit is expensive to manufacture, making it highly desirable to vintage collectors who value fabric quality.
• Excellent Structural Integrity: The geometric matching on the pockets, the crispness of the dagger collar, and the intact front buttons mean it\'s in beautiful wearable condition without needing expensive repairs.EU size 42 = US Medium, although I typically wear a small and this fits me well without it being too large at all