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Equipment Silk Shirt Made in France Vintage Japan

Equipment Silk Shirt Made in France Vintage Japan

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Equipment silk shirt — 100% silk, Made in France. Size XL — late 1980s-early 1990s vintage.

A vintage shirt by Equipment, made in France and officially distributed on the Japanese market — a double guarantee of excellence. 100% silk Made in France: fluid and light drape, incomparable natural shine, cool in all seasons. The ultimate casual silk shirt, the one that made Equipment famous worldwide since the 1970s.

Shoulders 54 cm • Armpits 62 cm • Sleeves 64 cm • Length 77 cm. Size XXL (according to measurements — loose fit, Japanese sizing from that era. Very good vintage condition — no flaws, silk perfectly preserved.

Equipment Made in France for Japan — the iconic silk shirt in its rarest version.

History

Founded in New York in the 1970s, Equipment quickly established itself as the American benchmark for silk shirts — a unique positioning that made the brand the inventor of a style in its own right: the casual silk shirt, worn day or night, at the office or on weekends. Equipment democratized silk without trivializing it: classic and timeless cuts, a sophisticated color palette, and consistent material quality. The brand became iconic in the 1990s-2000s, worn by women and men who prioritized style over trends — before experiencing a renewed interest in the 2010s with the rise of "quiet luxury." This Equipment silk shirt embodies this philosophy: an essential, unfussy piece whose value lies entirely in the quality of the silk and the precision of the cut — accessible luxury par excellence.

Period & Origin

Late 1980s - early 1990s · France (made in France for Equipment) Officially distributed on the Japanese market The label confirms two valuable pieces of information: French manufacturing—at a time when Equipment was still producing some of its silk shirts in Europe—and official import for the Japanese market, one of the most demanding and influential markets for Western fashion in the 1980s-90s. Its presence on the Japanese market at that time is an additional guarantee of quality: Japanese distributors selected imported items with extreme rigor, favoring noble materials and quality craftsmanship. Made in France, distributed in Japan—a combination that testifies to the excellence of this piece.

Status

Very good vintage condition. No notable flaws – no stains, no snags, no signs of wear. The silk is perfectly preserved and retains all its original luster and drape. Piece ready to wear.

Measurements

Flat x2
Shoulders54 cm—
Underarms62 cm124 cm
Sleeve length64 cm—
Total length77 cm—
Displayed sizeXL

Materials & care

Materials: 100% silk — the ultimate noble natural fiber: incomparable sheen, silky and cool feel, fluid and lightweight drape. Silk naturally regulates body temperature — cool in summer, soft in mid-season. Made in France Care: Hand wash in cold water (maximum 30°C) with a mild detergent specifically for silk Do not rub or wring — gently press in a clean towel Dry flat or on a hanger, away from direct light Iron on low heat (silk program) on the reverse side Dry cleaning recommended
Ne pas laver

Ne pas laver

Pas de blanchiment

Pas de blanchiment

Repassage max 110°

Repassage max 110°

Nettoyage à sec

Nettoyage à sec

Delivery

Free delivery on purchases of CHF 150 or more.
Below this amount, shipping costs are calculated at the time of order based on your delivery address.

Terms of purchase

All items sold on VestiaireFMR are second-hand pieces, carefully selected and verified. The condition of each item is indicated on the product page.

Refunds & Returns

As second-hand items are unique, all sales are final. No returns or refunds are accepted except in case of an error on our part.

In case of a dispute, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt at: contact@vestiairefmr.ch

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