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1980s Nights New York Silk Evening Jacket Gold Beaded Botanical Motif

Curated by Shawnee

$275

ConditionCondition appears very good to excellent from photos. Beadwork looks intact and dense with no visible bald patches, loose strands, or missing pearls detected in the images. Silk ground shows no apparent tears, staining, or fading visible to the camera. As is standard with heavily beaded silk garments of this age, minor bead loss or micro-pulls in the silk weave may be present upon close in-hand inspection. Label is intact and legible.

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By Nights New York / Neiman Marcus · 1980s · c. 1985–1990. Sold exclusively through Neiman Marcus; label construction, bead-work density, and oversized silhouette are hallmarks of late-1980s American eveningwear. Fabric tag reads 'Suzarika 100% Pure Silk, Made in India.' · Silk · Beads · Faux Pearl · Hand Wired · Measurements (laid flat): Length: 32" Armpit to Armpit: 20" (approx. 40" bust) Waist: 20" (approx. 40" waist)

"This exquisite 1980s evening jacket by Nights New York, sold through Neiman Marcus, is crafted from 100% pure silk and features intricate hand-applied gold bugle and seed beadwork. The design showcases bold, swirling botanical leaf motifs across the entire piece, punctuated by delicate faux pearl accents along the open-front placket, collar, cuffs, and hem. Designed for an elegant, oversized silhouette, it provides a luxurious layer for evening wear. Measurements laid flat: 32 inches in length, 20 inches armpit to armpit, and 20 inches at the waist. The jacket is in very good to excellent condition with dense, intact beadwork. As with any vintage beaded garment, minor bead loss or slight pulls in the silk weave may be present. All vintage sales are final; no returns or exchanges."

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Item Details+
TypeClothing
Brand / MakerNights New York / Neiman Marcus
Era1980s
Materials100% pure silk ground embellished overall with hand-applied gold bugle beads and seed beads worked into sweeping botanical leaf motifs, with scattered faux pearl accent beads along the front placket, neckline, cuffs, and hem border.
MeasurementsMeasurements (laid flat): Length: 32" Armpit to Armpit: 20" (approx. 40" bust) Waist: 20" (approx. 40" waist)

Description

This exquisite 1980s evening jacket by Nights New York, sold through Neiman Marcus, is crafted from 100% pure silk and features intricate hand-applied gold bugle and seed beadwork. The design showcases bold, swirling botanical leaf motifs across the entire piece, punctuated by delicate faux pearl accents along the open-front placket, collar, cuffs, and hem. Designed for an elegant, oversized silhouette, it provides a luxurious layer for evening wear. Measurements laid flat: 32 inches in length, 20 inches armpit to armpit, and 20 inches at the waist. The jacket is in very good to excellent condition with dense, intact beadwork. As with any vintage beaded garment, minor bead loss or slight pulls in the silk weave may be present. All vintage sales are final; no returns or exchanges.

Condition

Condition appears very good to excellent from photos. Beadwork looks intact and dense with no visible bald patches, loose strands, or missing pearls detected in the images. Silk ground shows no apparent tears, staining, or fading visible to the camera. As is standard with heavily beaded silk garments of this age, minor bead loss or micro-pulls in the silk weave may be present upon close in-hand inspection. Label is intact and legible.