Exceptional Purple 1940s Swing Coat

Rare Original 1940s Purple Lightweight Cotton Gabardine Swing Coat

This unicorn of a coat is made from a beautifully rich purple lightweight cotton gabardine, cut in a flattering swing silhouette with a gently flared hemline. This classic piece exudes period charm with its elegant collar, fitted bodice, and clean seaming running through to the hem. Whether you’re a vintage enthusiast or a modern woman looking for unique, high-quality tailoring, this coat will be a standout addition to your wardrobe. Its colour and shaping are so current it could easily be mistaken for a piece from this season rather than the 1940s.

Features:

• Authentic original 1940s vintage coat
• Colour: Rich, saturated purple
• Material: Lightweight cotton gabardine, unlined 
• Fitted collar with single button closure at the neck
• Two large patch pockets with statement button detail
• Long sleeves with a relaxed, gently flared cuff
• Hidden button-through front fastening at the front 
• Label: A New Process Company Classic, Warren, Penna. 

Measurements:

• Bust: 41”
• Shoulders: 15 1/4” seam to seam
• Length: 45”

Condition:

Very good condition with only a couple of extremely minor flaws as pictured.

Why You’ll Love It:

This vintage purple coat is a perfect fusion of style, history, and craftsmanship. The swing silhouette and flared hem make it just as flattering now as it was in the 1940s, and it’s genuinely rare to find a coat in this colour and condition — owning it adds a story to your wardrobe you simply won’t find in modern outerwear.

The lightweight cotton gabardine makes it easy to wear across seasons, and that purple is a colour that commands attention in any room, then or now.

Don’t miss out on owning this rare, beautifully preserved original 1940s purple princess coat – a true collector’s piece that’s sharp enough to wear today!

LMKE