ALBERT NIPON MEN'S SILK/SHARKSKIN ULTRA-LUXURY BLAZER

ALBERT NIPON MEN'S SILK/SHARKSKIN ULTRA-LUXURY BLAZER Great 1990's suit coat. Material is a lighter-weight sharkskin fabric. Color is a Silver Grey with a nice iridescent sheen that reflects different colors. Crosshatch pattern visible with some fine slubs for a beautiful silky Sheen Flair. Traditional mid-century styling with a darted front and invisible stitch construction for a clean, svelte look. NIPPON is one of my favorite clothing manufacturers, but pre 90's items are far & few between. Shiny sharkskin flashy unique (4) button style jacket * Excellent Condition Mrs. Nipon met Albert when they were both in Atlantic City, with different dates, and she dared him to throw her into the pool. He did, and a couple months later, asked her what she wanted for her birthday. She said "a diamond," and then showed up the next day with a bag of diamonds she borrowed from a jeweler and held it in front of Albert, asking: "Which one would you like me to have?" They married in 1953. Albert Nipon Inc. exploded in popularity, becoming one of the preeminent labels of the 1970s and '80s and establishing the couple as industry celebrities. In the mid-1980s, the Nipons released a survey showing Albert Nipon was the second most-recognized designer name in the country, behind only Calvin Klein. Mary Tyler Moore, Barbara Walters, Rosalynn Carter, and other women of note frequently donned Mrs. Nipon's designs.