Nora Noh vintage green floral jacket Seoul Korea

Nora Noh vintage jacket in green floral fabricc exquisitely tailored. Fabric Floral ornament at neck could be removed. Measures 19 pit to pit. In great condition. Nora Noh was a South Korean fashion designer who founded the House of Nora Noh in 1950: Early life: Born into an affluent family during the Japanese occupation of Korea, Noh began making clothes at age 12. She was forced into marriage at 16 to avoid becoming a sex slave to Japanese soldiers. Fashion education: Noh traveled to Los Angeles in the 1940s to learn fashion design. Fashion show: Noh staged South Korea's first fashion show. Miniskirts: Noh was an early champion of the miniskirt, designing the first one called "Yoon Bok Hee Bock". Ready-to-wear brand: Noh was the first Korean fashion designer to launch a ready-to-wear brand. U.S. market: In 1979, Noh became the first Korean fashion designer to enter the U.S. market. Her collections were sold in stores like Sak's Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. Feminist inspiration: Noh was a feminist inspiration in South Korea. She designed clothes for working women, and one admirer said her clothes felt comfortable and liberating. Legacy: The Nora Noh brand continues to be run by Creative Director Kumra Chung and Director of Business Development Jean Pak. The brand is committed to zero-waste sustainable manufacturing.