Escada was founded in 1978 by Margaretha Ley, a former Swedish model, and her husband, German businessman Wolfgang Ley. From Munich they built a fashion house that captured the 1980s perfectly, with Margaretha designing in bold colour combinations, opulent embroidery and striking patterns. The brand still describes its signature as bold colour, print and detail, paired with feminine strength.
Think of Escada from that era and you picture sharply tailored blazers with strong shoulders, gold buttons and confident colour. Those are exactly the pieces in demand again today: a vintage Escada blazer instantly elevates plain jeans or black trousers. With a vintage blazer featuring decorative buttons, check that they are all still there and match, because a complete set finishes the jacket. Also make sure the shoulder pads are still in place: they give a blazer like this its signature silhouette.
A statement blazer works best with quiet basics: a white shirt, straight-leg jeans or slim trousers. Feeling bolder? Add the matching trousers for a full 80s look. For more jackets and suits, browse women's vintage suits and sets and women's vintage coats and jackets; trousers are in women's vintage trousers.
Escada worked with rich materials such as wool, silk and blends of the two, and you can see it in the way a jacket hangs. We check the lining, buttons, shoulder pads and fabric of every piece and note any signs of wear honestly. Because 80s sizing differs from today's, we measure shoulder width, chest and sleeve length ourselves. A wool-and-silk jacket is best dry-cleaned, and gold-tone buttons only need a gentle wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Escada sits alongside other big names from the same period. You'll find every piece from well-known fashion houses in designer vintage, and if you love classic tailored coats, Max Mara is well worth a look.
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