Ermenengildo Zegna Navy Vintage 3-Piece Super 100's Pinstripe Suit

Discover the Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Vintage 3-Piece Super 100's Pinstripe Suit. This suit dates from the 1970s or 1980s, a period when Zegna was producing some of its most considered tailoring before the brand shifted toward broader commercial positioning. The silhouette is sharper and more structured than what the house makes today, with pronounced shoulder padding and a clean chest line that gives the jacket a distinctly authoritative presence. That kind of construction is precisely what a growing number of buyers are looking for now.

The jacket closes with two buttons on notch lapels proportioned to the era. Flap pockets sit at the hips, and the interior is fully lined. The shoulder structure is the defining feature: padded in the manner of Italian tailoring from this period, it creates a strong, straight line across the top of the jacket that shapes the entire silhouette.

The vest is five-button single-breasted, cut close to the body in the way three-piece suits of this decade were made. It adds both visual weight and versatility, sitting correctly under the jacket while being worn alone when the occasion calls for it.

The trousers run straight from hip to hem in a flat-front cut with belt loops. The overall proportions read as period-correct without being costume, which is the balance that makes vintage suiting from this era genuinely wearable today.

Super 100's wool from this period was milled with a different standard than the number implies now, and the cloth on a well-preserved piece like this has a quality that is hard to find in contemporary production at the same price point.

Composition: 100% Super 100's Wool

Color: Navy

Pattern: Herringbone

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Fit: Relaxed | Fit note: this vintage piece has a generous fit and is ideally suited to someone between a size 52 and 54 IT. Please refer to the measurements for the most accurate fit assessment.

Jacket:

Shoulder to Shoulder: 49 cm / 19,3 Inch

Chest: 56 cm / 22,0 Inch

Waist: 54 cm / 21,3 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 80 cm / 31,5 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 44 cm / 17,3 Inch

Trousers:

Waist: 46 cm / 18,1 Inch

Thigh: 36,5 cm / 14,4 Inch

Inseam Length: 75,5 cm / 29,7 Inch

Total Length: 102,5 cm / 40,4 Inch

Leg Opening: 21 cm / 8,3 Inch

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Zegna was founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy by a young entrepreneur called Ermenegildo - he was the youngest of Angelo Zegna’s 10 children. Angelo, a watchmaker by trade, had started weaving wool using four looms. From these humble beginnings, an 18-year-old Ermenegildo began using the looms creating quality fabrics that he described as “the most beautiful in the world”.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.