Bobbie Brooks 'Ladies 1950's Blue Blazer with Piped Trim & Metal Button Closure

This Brooks vintage blazer in a striking blue hue features a sophisticated piped trim along the edges, adding a touch of elegance. Crafted from a subtly textured fabric, this piece offers a classic and refined look. Bobbie Brooks, Inc., the quintessential American women’s apparel brand that left a lasting mark on fashion, especially in its heyday, dressing teens and junior women: FEATURES: Vintage 1950's Amazing Raw Linen Textured Fabric Piped Trim Edges Throughout (2) Front Pockets Metal Button Closure Fully Lined Made in the U.S.A. No Flaws! EXACT MEASUREMENTS: Shoulders 17" Armpits 19" Sleeve Length 18" Jacket Length 19.5" No Flaws! Founded in 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio, by Maurice Saltzman and Max Reiter as Ritmore Sportswear, Inc., the company was funded with just $3,000 in capital. They started in a loft at Bradley Building, W. 6th Street. Within 15 years, the operation grew into a multi‑million-dollar business. In 1953, Saltzman bought out Reiter and rebranded the firm Bobbie Brooks, Inc The brand name “Bobbie Brooks” was in use even before the official name change, reportedly beginning around 1941. In 1960, the corporate name was formally adopted In the 1960s, the company became one of the top five largest U.S. garment manufacturers, producing about 18 million garments per year from fifteen factories  Vintage Bobbie Brooks pieces (especially from the 1950–1960s era) are sought after by collectors for their distinctive prints, bright colors, and structured shapes