Warm spring outfit in style of early 1960s with real vintage jacket by “Amaryllis”

Since the weather in Spain has once again changed (I've lost its count!) between the extremes, from heat and sun to cold, rain and wind, I continue to share with you my looks from previous photo shoots.





This outfit will be very good for a warm, but not very hot and not very cold spring. Or for a cool autumn. Or a warm winter. But when I posed for these photos, it was the end of March, it was cold and overcast. So the outfit was not exactly weather-appropriate, but more because of the hat, not other parts of dress. Fearing the rain, I took a vintage umbrella with me, which I think added a twist to the look.

I like the contrast of narrow bottom and loose top. This jacket is just amazing. 

I tried to find out something about the brand that produced it, but, unfortunately, there is little information in Internet. Probably partly because the name “Amaryllis” denotes a flower variety, which makes it difficult to find. 

Label of my jacket by “Amaryllis”

But rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré has always been a very expensive street with luxury brands, and "Amaryllis" bags were worn by fashion models (Dorian Leigh, Marie-Helene Arnaud and others) from old photographs of the 1950s, combining them with haute couture fashion (Balenciaga, Nina Ricci, Jean Patou and others).

In "Le Monde" in the article "Allo, la neige?... ICI PARIS", December 8, 1955 "Amaryllis" is mentioned as a specialist in the processing of calf suede and lamb leather and in the production of clothing from it.
In "Le Monde", in the article "Au pays féminin des accessoires" of November 15, 1956, "Amaryllis" is mentioned as being "faithful to "veau-velours"", which "not only produces bags of all shapes from it, but also hats, scarves and gloves".

"L'Officiel" in No. 429-430 of 1957 published an advertisement for this brand representing "Manteau et chapeau en veau-velours bleu Amaryllis". The interesting thing is that my jacket is also probably made from "veau-velours bleu"!

In "Le Monde" in the article "Sous le signe du tweed et du cuir : Les week-ends d'automne" of October 19, 1961, "Amaryllis" is again mentioned as "couturier du cuir, est le spécialiste des veaux-velours", which released the novelty of the year - a tracksuit with a short jacket and a bell skirt (clochée).
"Amaryllis" is also mentioned in the 1970 book "Guide de l'homme arrivé" by Robert J. Courtine, Françoise Condat, as the boutique "Le couturier du cuir" which sews leather and exclusive clothes.
This company also produced sportswear for yachts and silk scarves in the 1950s and 1960s.

I could not trace the further fate of "Amaryllis". So if someone has any information, it would be interesting to hear or read it.

In general, "Amaryllis" in its time - the golden age of vintage fashion - was luxurious and famous, which makes wearing this jacket very pleasant. It allows to touch or even wrap into history, in times of high quality and luxury!

I am wearing:

• Real vintage dark blue suede jacket by “Amaryllis”, 36, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8e, Paris, made in France, about 1950s-1960s
• White silk long sleeve button down blouse by “Prêt”, Sweden, about 2000s-2010s
• Real vintage red leather skirt of knee length by “Simon Guerra”, Paris, made in France, about late 1960s-early 1970s
• Real vintage, red pure wool felt hat with leather décor, about 1960s
• (not seen) Real vintage dark blue leather belt, about 1970s-1980s
• Real vintage dark blue leather shoulder bag by “Montbui difusion”, made in Spain, about 1970s
• Red leather gloves, about 2010s
• White fishnet tights, about 1970s-1990s
• Dark blue suede lace up oxford brogues shoes by “El Ganso”, made in Spain, about 2000 (but not earlier then 2002)–2020s
• Real vintage dark blue with white polka-dot umbrella, about 1950s

I ended up with a look of the early 1960s, possibly 1962-1964, since the length of my skirt is already slightly raised above the knees, but still very, very far from the mini. In general, the whole look is strict, although not without coquetry and mischief, but is still far from Twiggy. And, in general, the combination of colours of blue-white-red makes the outfit very French, gives a certain Parisian charm!

What do you think? Write your thoughts in the comments, I would be very interested to hear your opinion!