1980s | L.L. Bean | Down Parka - L

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Description:

Item: 1980s L.L. Bean down parka constructed in a durable navy nylon shell, insulated for cold-weather use and finished with a classic snap-front closure. Features a generous hood lined in red-and-black buffalo check, multiple utilitarian pockets, and a practical, slightly boxy silhouette typical of late-20th-century American outdoor wear. Built for warmth, reliability, and long-term use rather than trend.

Era: 1980s

Brand: L.L. Bean

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, even signs of wear. The shell retains strong colour and structure, the down remains lofty, and the lining is clean and intact. Presents as a well-kept example that has aged naturally without fatigue.

Provenance Note:
This parka reflects L.L. Bean at its most dependable: functional outdoor clothing designed to be worn season after season. The appeal lies in its restraint and practicality, with the buffalo-check hood lining adding a subtle period detail rather than decoration for its own sake. Pieces like this endure because they were made properly in the first place, and this example carries that quiet confidence, still ready to do exactly what it was built for.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: L                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 28"

Pit to pit: 25"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 21"

Under collar to lower back: 29"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

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Sizing Notes:

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Buying true vintage clothing:

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Returns:

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