Evan Picone (USA) Ladies Pure Cotton Textured Fabric (1) Button Luxe Blazer

Stylish beige blazer by Evan Picone. Ideal for professional and casual settings. Features a sleek design. Evan-Picone was formed in 1949 as a partnership between Charles Evans and Joseph Picone. Their first product was a fly-front skirt designed by Evans and produced at Picone’s shop. Their skirts were a success, and they added ladies' pants as well. By the 1960s, they were a major manufacturer of sportswear. In 1962, the company was sold to Revlon, but Picone bought the business back four years later. The wardrobe for Mary Tyler Moore in her 1970s television program was provided by Evan-Picone. In the 1980s, Evan-Picone’s focus changed from sportswear to clothing for the career woman, and the company was acquired by the Jones Apparel Group. The Evan-Picone brand in the 1970s had some unique qualities that made it stand out in American fashion. Bridge Between Career & Casual Wear Evan-Picone was known as one of the first American sportswear brands that catered to the modern working woman. In the 1970s, as more women entered the workforce, Evan-Picone offered polished but wearable pieces — pantsuits, tailored separates, and blazers — that could move from office to evening. Signature Details & Tailoring Evan-Picone pieces were clean, tailored, and modern, often with menswear-inspired cuts but softened for women. Their jackets and trousers in particular earned a reputation for being well-cut and dependable, appealing to women who wanted style without fuss.