Estimated Year Made: Mid-to-Late 1980s
This is a classic black leather motorcycle jacket by Capriccio,featuring an asymmetric main zipper closure and silver-tone hardware throughout. It is designed with a prominent notch lapel collar equipped with snap buttons at the corners and includes distinct buttoned epaulets detailed on each shoulder.
Visual Features & Layout
- Front Pocket Configuration: Three zippered pockets are positioned across the front—one slanted chest pocket on the upper left, alongside two vertical zipper pockets lower down on both the left and right sides. Fully lined
- Waist Details: A matching leather belt with metal grommets and a silver buckle is attached through loops around the bottom hem to cinch the waist.
- Fit & Silhouette: The jacket exhibits an oversized silhouette characterized by relaxed, dropped shoulders and structured, voluminous sleeves that taper down toward the wrists
- Brand History: "Capriccio" was a high-end fashion brand and dressy boutique popular during the 1980s.
- Design Red Flags: The heavily dropped shoulders, relaxed oversized fit in the torso, and cinched belted waist are classic markers of late 1980s fashion
- MEASUREMENTS:
- SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: 19
- PIT TO PIT: 22
- SHOULDER TO HEM:21