Jan Vanvelden Yellow and Black Two Piece Suit

JAN VAN VELDEN LONDON WOOL SUIT Yellow Embroidered Jacket and Black Skirt A striking Jan Van Velden London skirt suit, distinguished by its vivid yellow wool jacket and bold black detailing. The jacket is precisely tailored with structured shoulders, a defined waist and elongated line, creating the confident silhouette associated with late-1980s power dressing. The design is animated by elaborate black soutache embroidery, symmetrically worked across the lapels, front panels and pocket flaps in scrolling, stylised foliate motifs. A sharply contrasting black velvet collar frames the neckline, while polished faceted buttons provide a refined finishing detail. The jacket is accompanied by a streamlined black pencil skirt, allowing the expressive embroidery and sculptural tailoring of the upper half to remain the focus. Worn together, the contrasting yellow and black create a particularly strong and sophisticated ensemble. Dutch-born designer Jan Van Velden trained in Amsterdam before establishing his career in London, where he became known for accomplished tailoring and feminine, highly wearable clothes. His designs were worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, giving surviving examples additional interest to collectors of British fashion and late-20th-century designer dress. Condition note: The skirt hem has been overlocked but remains unturned. This may indicate that the original hem was released or that the skirt was awaiting final adjustment; it should not automatically be regarded as an intentional design feature. Size: UK 10 Measurements Measurements taken flat and are approximate. Measurements, Size UK 10 Jacket Shoulders: 42cm Bust: 44cm Waist: 36cm Length: 70cm Skirt Waist: 36cm Hips: 44cm Length: 70cm