Vintage Sycamore Grape Wool Coat | Hudson's Detroit

Grape-purple wool, defined shoulders and a beautifully shaped waist give this vintage Sycamore coat its presence. The long silhouette and smooth satin lining reflect the confident proportions of mid-century American outerwear—an elegant layer that needs little else to make an entrance.

Details

• Garment label: Sycamore for Hudson’s Detroit (woven label, photographed)
• Era: likely mid-century, possibly 1960s; precise production date not yet verified
• Exterior: 100% pure wool (Woolmark label, photographed); dry clean only
• Deep purple satin full lining; lining fiber is not stated on the labels photographed
• Stand collar; single-breasted front with five marbled purple dome buttons and bound buttonholes
• Princess seams, structured shoulders and a defined waist; flared A-line skirt
• Wide sleeves with deep turn-back cuffs
• Estimated fit: M; use measurements to assess fit

Measurements (previously recorded)

• Pit to pit: 19″
• Waist: 38″
• Shoulders: 16″
• Sleeve: 22″
• Length: 43″

Condition

Vintage condition with minor exterior wear as previously noted. The original buttons need reinforcement before regular wear. The cuff folds show lighter wear and fading where the wool has rubbed along the fold, documented in the cuff close-up photographs in this listing. Please review the photographs and confirm measurements before purchase.

Curator’s Note

Sycamore coats appear with labels from several celebrated American department stores, a reminder of an era when local retail destinations played a central role in fashion. This example was originally catalogued with Hudson’s Detroit, one of the city’s landmark stores. What makes it special is its saturated grape color and beautifully controlled tailoring—pieces of Detroit fashion history worth keeping in circulation.