Vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley Wool-Silk Jacquard Jacket, 1980

A fitted jacket in bold black-and-gold medallion jacquard — woven, not printed — from Escada during Margaretha Ley's founding creative tenure. A collarless neckline and four covered buttons keep the structure clean, allowing the jacquard to function as the entirety of the design.

Margaretha Ley co-founded Escada with her husband Wolfgang Ley in Munich in 1976, building the house into one of the largest fashion companies in the world through a commitment to bold color, graphic pattern, and rigorous construction. Ley's Escada was aimed at a woman who expected both visibility and quality — a combination reflected in the weight and precision of this fabric, a blend of 65% new wool and 35% silk with real structure and finish. Signed Escada by Margaretha Ley on the interior label — the mark of the house's original design era.

65% new wool, 35% silk. Fully lined. Made in Germany. Excellent vintage condition.