Tuesday 26 December 2017


'Ben Zuckerman's greatcoat, in tissue-weight woollen tweed, tied easily in front, and so green it fairly grows.'
This is a beautiful coat, which dates from the 1960's.

Friday 22 December 2017


This is a gorgeous suit, dating from the early 1960's. By Ben Zuckerman, it is made of ivory wool and features a stand away collar and 3/4 length sleeves.
The influence of the First Lady of that time, Jacqueline Kennedy can be seen and it is easy to picture her wearing this suit.

Monday 18 December 2017







Here is a rather unusual Ben Zuckerman suit in rayon. The suit has a lovely skirt and a really special jacket, complete with a pussy bow. This suit is in the 'dressmaker' rather than the tailored style which dates it to the 1950's when the style was popular.
This suit was sold at Daniel and Fisher, which was a department store located in Denver, Colorado. This store was founded in 1864 and had a landmark store with a beautiful clock tower. Unfortunately the company went out of business in 2005 and most of the store demolished, luckily the clock tower remains.
Photos courtesy of Artful Blasphemy.

Monday 11 December 2017



An undated Ben Zuckerman suit, likely from the mid to late 1950's.
'The slender ease of Ben Zuckerman's two piece walking (and driving!) suit in deep violet sheer woollen boucle.

Wednesday 6 December 2017


From Vogue, 1 February, 1955- Americans- dressing for where they're going.
'Leaving in perfect shape- arriving ditto: a suit firmly shaped, easy feeling, newly belted. By Ben Zuckerman of black and white Einiger cashmere tweed, $195. The car: the handsome 1955 Cadillac Sixty Special.'