{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-very-rare-kleshie-bellman-size-12-hand-made-100-wool-red-crochet-skirt-suit","title":"Vintage 1960s VERY RARE KLESHIE BELLMAN Size 12 Hand Made 100% Wool Red Crochet Skirt Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand - Kleshie Bellman \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - Good vintage condition. It looks like there are two little hole to either side of the front of the neck, but there isn't. It just the crochet showing because the lining is a v-neckline to the front. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKleshie Bellman pieces are very rare these days. They were hand made pieces so not mass produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKleshie Bellman was a mid 20-th century British fashion designer. She was born in London in 1896 to the family of Polish descent. She lived and operated out of Hemel Hempstead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was famous throughout the 1950s and 60s for her high quality hand-made knitwear, distinctive hostess dresses  exclusive children's clothing. Her hand-crafted garments were retailed internationally, though major department stores. There are virtually no other of her pieces available for sale right now. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ofHStc Dn7Fzd OIPUDf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"i5pmmauiMHLnXhbIPrd2PiQQ_1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ub891 notranslate\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eThis is a beautiful, well made, high quality piece. It is a two piece skirt suit. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eIt is made from 100% wool in a lovely vibrant red.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eThe jacket has a collared neckline and buttons down the front with red knitted buttons. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eIt has long sleeves and two small pockets to the front of the jacket. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eFully lined. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eWith a below, just below knee length skirt that is every so slightly flared and fully lined. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eFastening to the side of the skirt with a zip and hook. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003eThe pics don't do this justice at all, it is really beautiful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nLDHre\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this is being shown pinned to fit the mannequin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChest - 40\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 36\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength -25\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve - 17\" underarm to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkirt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaist - 32”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHips - 40\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength - 26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~Important Information~\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pride ourselves on our excellent customer service so you can shop with confidence here knowing that we are always at hand to answer any questions and deal with your questions as soon as possible. If you wish to send me a message please press the contact button in the menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003eFor our international customers: Please be aware that you are responsible for any import duty, VAT and other taxes that might be applied in your country, so please research this before purchasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003eUnfortunately, due to yet more changes to EU Law coming in to play In Aug 2026 around packing compliance, we are no longer able to ship to anywhere in Europe. It means I would have to pay hundreds of pounds each year for a representative in EACH European company, even if I just send one parcel there. It is just not affordable for very small businesses like mine. I am so sorry. Michele x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57453352059255,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5474\/7688\/files\/8D89FF72-D92E-406D-965A-8338AE7934A8.jpg?v=1789305471","url":"https:\/\/irisandivyvintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1960s-very-rare-kleshie-bellman-size-12-hand-made-100-wool-red-crochet-skirt-suit","provider":"The Secret Parlour Vintage Clothing ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}