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A custom tailored Psychedelic era Fashion Sensation. Created by Modern Tailors in Plainfield NJ, this ooak show stopper was created for a Richard L. Helbrig. The bold mustard yellow, orange and brown swirling patterns begs the question - Mr. Helbrig - what exactly did you wear with this? Love this jacket, such a shout-out across time. Hippie fashion or mod madness? - Does it matter? Nice that the tailor dated it to 1973. Love that kind of provenance...
this is so great!!
Well- he was from New Jersey - so that explains a LOT! I bet he had dark brown pants to wear with it, and bright orange ones for special occasions! FANTASTIC!
http://www.newjerseyhills.com/bernardsville_news/obituaries/richard-l-helbig/article_79e2aa86-8b9b-57e8-b329-74a63933da67.html
Modern Tailors of Plainfield NJ was owned & run by Attilio DeDario (1908-1994), who emigrated from Italy in 1936. He opened & ran the store on E. 2nd St. in Plainville NJ from 1936 to 1978 when he retired. See link, page 11, just under the date in upper right corner.
https://www.goleader.com/misc/1900/1994/1994-11-17.pdf
OOPS! Attilio DiDario, not DeDario.
Now that is a super cool jacket !
OMG...LOL
I used to have one of those crushed velvet shirts with the angel sleeves and embroidery around the neck. It screamed HIPPIE, as had to have it. I also had big red platform shoes too. Oh those days.....
Just for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkMgs3lFwkQ