1980s Medici Duck Egg Blue Knitted Skirt Suit vintage-bakerlite The hemlines follow the swirling

The hemlines follow the swirling lines and patterns in the crochet

John Bates

The fitted bodice is sleeveless with pinched fabric straps and a sweetheart neckline which crosses over the bust to the left and is framed with a pretty upward facing ruched trim in white

Unlabelled but a well-made couture piece from the period

was most likely a bespoke piece from an atelier of repute as it is very well made

1980s Medici Duck Egg Blue Knitted Skirt Suit vintage-bakerlite The hemlines follow the swirlingThis skirt and jacket ensemble was designed by Italian label Medici in the 1980s. The fabric is a weighty stretch knit woven with wool in a soft duck egg blue and ivory. It has a chunky, ribbed finish with semi sheer, peekaboo stitching in ivory between the thick blue ribbing. The skirt is cut to a high waist fit with a fit and flare silhouette that falls to the calf. The cardigan jacket has a V neckline and a button up front adorned with cream