Vintage 50s 100% Vicuña Coat Einiger Clutch Swing Jacket Rare Luxury Golden Tan

Vicuna Wool: The “Gold of the Andes” – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Find.

If you are looking at this listing, you likely already know what you have found. This is not just a coat; it is an investment grade piece of fashion history.

This is a genuine, mid-century 100% Vicuña coat, luxury-loomed by the legendary Einiger mills. For the uninitiated, Vicuña is the rarest, finest, and most expensive animal fiber in the world—finer than cashmere and historically reserved for Incan royalty. In the 1950s, a coat of this caliber cost as much as a new car. Today, due to conservation efforts and scarcity, finding a vintage pre-ban Vicuña coat in this condition is almost unheard of.

The “Pristine Shell” Factor Here is why this piece is priced for the serious collector: The exterior is spectacular. While most vintage wools from this era suffer from moth grazing or thinning, this Vicuña shell is plush, soft, and remarkably preserved. The “hand” (feel) of the fabric is indescribably luxurious—it makes modern cashmere feel coarse by comparison.

Design & Silhouette The cut is pure 1950s drama. It features a massive, face-framing shawl collar that can be worn flat or popped up for a hooded effect. It is a true “clutch coat”—designed without buttons or fasteners to be wrapped luxuriously around the body or belted for a cinched waist. The deep turn-back cuffs and swing silhouette allow for an effortless, accommodating fit.

Condition Report – Please Read Carefully

• Exterior: Incredible vintage condition. The Vicuña wool is vibrant, soft, and shows no evidence of holes, stains, or moth damage. It has been professionally dry cleaned and is ready to wear.

• Interior: As is common with weighted silks from this era, the original satin lining is “shattering” (tearing due to age). There is tearing at the center back seam, holes in the pocket linings, and evidence of previous mending at the armpits.

• Our Recommendation: This coat is infinitely wearable as-is, but it deserves a professional re-lining to bring it back to museum quality. We have priced it to reflect the lining’s condition, offering you a rare opportunity to secure a pristine Vicuña shell.

Measurements & Sizing

• Modern Size Estimate: Fits like a modern Large to Extra Large (L/XL), but due to the open wrap style, it can easily accommodate a Medium for an oversized look or a 1X.

• Bust: 46 inches (Doubled, measured edge-to-edge with no overlap).

• Waist/Hips: Free / Open (Approx. 50+ inches).

• Length: 42 inches (Shoulder to hem).

• Sleeve Length: 23 inches (Outer shoulder seam to cuff).

• Inner Sleeve: 14 inches (Pit to cuff).

Material: 100% Vicuña Wool (Exterior), Silk Satin (Lining). Era: Late 1940s – 1950s.