Balenciaga Adaptation Dan Millstein Black Jacket

Vintage circa 1950s Dan Millstein Balenciaga Adaptation black wool jacket with velvet lapels. The waist is cinched and it has fold-up cuffs. The shoulders are padded and it has side pockets. It is an adaptation of a Balenciaga jacket. Measurements:
Armpit to armpit: 19"
Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5"
Sleeve length: 24"
Overall length: 25"
Waist: 16"
Good pre-owned condition for its age (hand stitching need to be fixed). Take a look at all the photos and use them as part of the description. If you have any further questions please message me prior to placing your order. Thank you! *** Dan Millstein, Inc. was a high end suit and coat manufacturer in New York which first became successful during WWII when the company made civil service and civilian uniforms for the US government. After the war, Mr. Millstein was one of the first manufacturers to visit Paris, where he began to work with Christian Dior and Pierre Cardin. He would purchase items from these designers, bring them back to New York, and make copies for the American market with the designer's approval. Later, he would attend the shows with the buyers from Lord & Taylor, who would advise him as to which garments to buy to make copies for their stores.