1980s Medici Duck Egg Blue Knitted Skirt Suit cropped-jacket Hanae Mori began her career

Hanae Mori began her career in the Japanese cinema industry in the 1950s and her acclaim as a fashion designer began in 1965 after her collections were shown in the US and came to the attention of the owner of Neiman Marcus

The front features a geometric pattern of patchwork rectangles to both the left and right hand sides

but this is a well-made piece from the era and suitable for sizes up to UK 8 or US 4

Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after

1980s Medici Duck Egg Blue Knitted Skirt Suit cropped-jacket Hanae Mori began her careerThis skirt and jacket ensemble was designed by Italian label Medici in the 1980s. The fabric is a weighty stretch knit woven with wool in a soft duck egg blue and ivory. It has a chunky, ribbed finish with semi sheer, peekaboo stitching in ivory between the thick blue ribbing. The skirt is cut to a high waist fit with a fit and flare silhouette that falls to the calf. The cardigan jacket has a V neckline and a button up front adorned with cream