Vintage Willi Smith Suede Tan 100% Leather long Coat with leather accent Small

A rare hard to find piece of fashion history circa 1973-1987 About the Designer Willi Smith was one of the first American designers to create clothing inspired by and for everyday people and what they wore on city streets – making his sportswear a bridge to commercial streetwear. Smith also sourced natural fabrics from India for WilliWear collections. The designer blurred the lines of gendered fashion in American sportswear with garments created for both his WilliWear Men's and Women's collections. Smith also played a key role in the democratization of fashion by keeping WilliWear at an affordable price-point. He sought not to target an exclusive clientele with his work, but instead to ensure that his clothing could be worn by people from varied backgrounds. Willie Smith Genuine 100% Suede Tan Leather Coat with leather accent. size small. Button down front closure. Side concealed pockets. Waist band with leather and top stitching. Approximately measurements Under the arms pit to pit 19” Waist 17” Sleeve 23.5 Condition: preowned excellent with 2 small flaws. Pen mark lower edge and small stain on belt that will confidently come out with suede cleaner and a brush. No rips, holes, tears or marks otherwise stated above. smoke free environment. Submit your pictures of the coat for a chance to have it featured in the digital archives celebrating the life WILLI SMITH https://www.cooperhewitt.org/willismith/ Vintage, black history, designer, pride, LGBTQ, suede jacket