Overview
A sophisticated 100% silk satin blouse featuring a distinctive ruched front placket and elegant silk-covered buttons.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Talbots Ruched Silk Satin Blouse, c. 2000
Photo reference
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Story
The late 1990s saw a dramatic shift in professional fashion away from the boxy silhouettes of the 80s toward a more fluid, 'liquid' elegance.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1947 by Nancy and Rudolph Talbot in Hingham, Massachusetts, the brand began in a colonial frame house with a single red door.
Condition & Value
There is visible spotting and staining on the front placket near the buttons, which is common with vintage silk as it is highly sensitive to moisture and oils. While 100% silk remains a premium material, Talbots is a prolific brand and the visible staining on the front significantly limits the resale value to the secondary…
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