American designer EMIL RUTENBERG Chinese Inspired jacket. Circa 1980s/1990s. Made in USA.

Born in South Africa, Rutenberg established his design firm in Los Angeles in the early 80s. He is best know for his vintage menswear designs, but he manufactured clothing for women, as well. In the 90s, when many West Coast firms moved their manufacturing to the Far East, Rutenberg resisted the move and and continued to make clothes in the US.

Simple, beautifully tailored zip front style allows the focus to be mostly on the fabric. Tassel end on zipper adds a bit of whimsy. Crew neck and long sleeves with shoulder pads. Fully lined.

Medium weight, non-stretch, satiny brocade in a machine woven chrysanthemum pattern. Classic lacquer colors of black, gold and red. Acetate cotton blend. Dry clean only.

Excellent vintage condition with no sign of wear. No flaws of any kind. Smoke free home.

Photographed without pinning on a modern size 8 dress form.
Approx. measurements: One side flat pit to pit chest is 20.” 19” at waist.
16. 5” across back shoulders from seam to seam. 22. 5” sleeve from shoulder.
20. 5” long from back of neck.