1980s | Maple | Chain Stitched Corduroy Jacket – XS/S

Description:

Item: Black corduroy varsity-style jacket by Maple, featuring bold red chain stitch embroidery. Front chest is stitched “Regina ’84” and the back reads “Wm. Penn Band – Flute,” giving it strong school band provenance and unmistakable one-off character. Finished with red snap buttons, contrast red lining, striped ribbed cuffs and hem, and classic slash pockets. A perfect crossover of varsity, music culture, and Americana.

Era: 1980s

Brand: Maple

Condition: Very good vintage condition with light, honest wear. Corduroy remains strong, stitching is crisp, and the chain embroidery is fully intact. Any minor signs of use only add to the authenticity and story of the piece.

Provenance Note:
This is exactly what makes chain-stitched jackets so special. They were never generic garments. Each one was made personal, marking a moment in someone’s life, a band season, a school year, a place in time. “Regina ’84” and “Wm. Penn Band – Flute” turn this from clothing into a historical object with human provenance. It carries real memory, not manufactured nostalgia. Pieces like this survive because they meant something to someone, and that emotional weight is what gives them their power and desirability today.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XS/S                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 17"

Pit to pit: 19"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 18"

Under collar to lower back: 24"

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.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

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