This is a vintage mid 1960s striped blazer or suit jacket designed by Hardy Amies for Hepworths.  The fabric is a blended wool worsted woven in a striped pattern in tones of green, olive, teal, grey, orange and with a fine pink cross-stripe.  The shoulders of this 1960s striped blazer are padded and the lapels are narrow and high-set.  It has a three button closure and a button at the end of either sleeve.  There is a slanted flapped pocket at the left side, a double pocket at the right side and as well as a pocket at the left breast.  This 1960s striped blazer is fully lined in deep green toned rayon satin fabrics.       

Age: mid 1960s

Label: A Hardy Amies Design Tailored by Hepworths Pure New Wool.  Hardy Amies (1909-2003), of course, is a legendary British designer.  He started designing in 1937, but was recruited into British Intelligence during WWII.  After WWII, he established his business on Savile Row producing bespoke suits.  In 1959, he became one of the first European designers to produce ready-to-wear by entering into an agreement to design for Hepworths.  He is noted for having designed the wardrobe for Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” and for his long association with Queen Elizabeth II, for whom he designed several gowns for notable occasions from 1950 until his death.  He was knighted in 1989.

Hepworths is a Leeds based clothing manufacturer that was established in 1865.  By 1907, they were the largest producer of clothing in Britain.  They continued to produce under the Hepworths name until 1980, when they ceased manufacturing, but continued to run retail operations under the “Next” banner. 

Material: A Nordic Seven Fabric 55% Terylene 45% Wool Worsted

Sizing: No size is indicated on this 1960s striped blazer, and although it should fit a large size, probably size 40-42, please rely on the following measurements for fit, taken from the exterior (please take the thickness of the fabric into consideration):

Shoulders: 18 1/2” across shoulder seam-to-seam 

Sleeves: 26” from shoulder seam

Sleeve Inseam: 18 1/2” long

Chest: 45” around, taken under the arms

Waist: 42”

Overall length: 30 1/2”, taken at the back from the neck seam

Condition:  This 1960s striped blazer is in very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, stains or odour - there is a bit of wear to the top edge of one of the interior pockets (see last close-up photo).  This 1960s striped blazer looks like it saw very moderate use and was very well kept over the years.  

Although ready-to-wear, this is an excellent quality 1960s striped blazer designed by renowned British designer.....great 60s style......