Victoria

Just as mysterious as the omitted (quite literally burned to ashes) contents of Queen Victorias personal journals, is how this chic victorian-style blazer found its way into a second-hand shop in Surrey.

The shopkeeper’s penchant for monologuing suddenly escaped him. He could shed no light on the blazers origins. There wasnt even a price tag. In fact, it was as if he was seeing it for the first time.

I come across this oftenthe bewildered merchant who cant seem to place his or her most astonishing item. Its a sales technique. The truth, much like those omitted journal entries, never materialized.

The haggling, however, was intense.

Modern Victorian Blazer (No. 6207). Wonderfully luxurious silk and rayon blend velvet. Exceptionally tailored. Although the clothing of the Victorian era was not made for comfort, this piece doesnt sacrifice elan for wearability courtesy of the arm-sliding acetate lining, front and back princess seams (fitting, speaking of royalty and all), the striking back band collar, and chicly collarless front. When you slip into the elegance, youll understand why I put up with all the nonsense.Imported.