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Alexander Ivory Off-White Silk Shirt

Alexander Ivory Off-White Silk Shirt

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Alexander Off-White Ivory Silk Blouse — Vintage 1980s–1990s. Size 40.

A signed blouse by Alexander, New York. 100% silk — lightweight, lustrous, with impeccable drape — in a timeless and understated off-white ivory color, with the meticulous cut and precise construction characteristic of major New York workshops. Shoulders 40 cm • Armpits 50 cm • Sleeves 61 cm • Total length 64 cm.

Very good vintage condition — perfectly preserved silk, intact color and luster. Only flaw: a slight 10 cm pulled thread on the back, almost invisible when worn.

Alexander, New York — the discreet and refined elegance of American women's ready-to-wear from the 1980s, silk in its purest nobility.

History

Alexander is an American ready-to-wear house founded in New York in the 1950s, representing the best of East Coast women's ready-to-wear – a house that caters to a sophisticated, discerning female clientele seeking discreet elegance and noble materials. In the tradition of the great New York manufacturers of the era, Alexander prioritizes exceptional fabrics – silks, crepes, jerseys – meticulously crafted for fluid and timeless silhouettes. The 1980s and 1990s represent a key period for quality American ready-to-wear: houses like Alexander embodied an ideal of accessible elegance, somewhere between Hollywood glamour and New York sobriety. Their silk blouses and dresses were staples of the American female wardrobe – versatile pieces, of impeccable manufacturing quality, designed to last. This ivory silk Alexander blouse is the perfect expression of this heritage: silk in its purest nobility – light, luminous, with an impeccable drape – a restrained and timeless off-white ivory color, the meticulous cut and precise construction signature of the New York house. American elegance in its most refined form.

Period & Origin

1980s–1990s — Alexander House, New York Blouse from the golden age of quality American women's ready-to-wear — a time when New York fashion houses like Alexander dressed a refined female clientele in search of discreet elegance and noble materials.

Status

Excellent vintage condition. Perfectly preserved silk, intact color and luster. Only flaw: a slight pull of about 10 cm on the back, almost invisible when worn. No other flaws. Ready to wear.

Measurements

Flat x2
Shoulders40 cm
Underarms50 cm100 cm
Sleeve length61 cm
Total length64 cm
Displayed size40

Materials & care

Materials: 100% silk Maison Alexander, New York Care: Dry cleaning recommended Hand wash cold with delicate detergent if necessary Do not wring, do not tumble dry Iron at low temperature, inside out or with a protective cloth Store on a hanger, away from direct light and humidity
Lavage à 30°

Lavage à 30°

Repassage max 110°

Repassage max 110°

Nettoyage à sec (P)

Nettoyage à sec (P)

Pas de blanchiment

Pas de blanchiment

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

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