NWT VTG Escada Houndstooth Skirt Set West Germany Velvet Suit 10/12 Orig $1740

An absolute, museum-quality archival masterpiece! This pristine, pre-1990 two-piece skirt suit from Escada by Margaretha Ley is brand new with its original factory tag booklets and its original high-end boutique price tags from Lilly Dodson Dallas attached to both pieces. COLLECTOR'S NOTE: The jacket originally retailed for $1,300.00 and the skirt for $440.00, making the grand total retail price a staggering $1,740.00 in the late 1980s (equivalent to over $4,200+ today!). Proudly made in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). Beautifully crafted from a heavy, premium virgin wool and rayon blend, the set features a timeless black and cream houndstooth pattern. The jacket is elevated by plush solid black velvet pocket flaps and matching cuffs, adorned with iconic gold-tone and black enamel decorative crest buttons. The straight pencil skirt perfectly coordinates with a luxurious solid black velvet waistband and matching velvet bottom hem trim. The signature gold metal inner collar chain hanger loop is completely intact and secure!Condition: New With Tags (NWT). Flawless archival condition. No pulls, stains, or moth holes. Both tags sealed in their original protective sleeves. Size: Jacket is a German 40 (Fits like a US 10); Skirt is a US 12. Perfect vintage pairing since vintage bottoms run small! Details: Collarless structured jacket, four front velvet-trimmed pockets, matching structured velvet-waist skirt, fully lined interior, signature gold accent hardware.