This authentic vintage B. Altman blazer blends sharp city tailoring with country elegance, capturing the timeless sophistication of equestrian style. Likely dating to the mid-20th century, this blazer features a streamlined silhouette with a unique seat panel inside — a subtle nod to its likely original practical use on horseback.
Crafted in a rich, warm brown wool, the jacket’s minimalist design allows its fine construction and heritage charm to shine. Whether styled for modern wear or collected for its historical merit, this piece is a beautifully tailored tribute to refined sporting tradition.
Label: B. Altman & Co. Paris New York
Based on label comparisons from the Vintage Fashion Guild, this jacket dates approximately to the 1920s
Authentic vintage blazer from luxury retailer B. Altman & Co.
Wool construction in a deep, earthy brown
Tailored equestrian silhouette with a gently structured shoulder
Paneled seat detail suggests functional riding wear origins
Single-breasted design with sleek lapels and waist pockets
Fully lined interior for comfort and durability
Elegant, versatile fit — perfect layered over dresses, trousers, or riding-inspired looks
Bust: 34 inches
Waist: 30 inches
Sleeve length: 22 inches
Length (shoulder to hem): 26.5 inches
This blazer is in phenomenal vintage condition with no notes on condition. The sole exception is that the seat paneling inside has some wear, which does not affect its sturdiness, function, and does not show when worn.
The true color of this blazer is a rich, warm chocolate brown.
B. Altman & Company was a prestigious American department store founded in 1865 by Benjamin Altman in New York City. Initially located on the Lower East Side, the store moved several times as it grew, eventually settling in its iconic Italian Renaissance-style flagship building at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in 1906. It was the first major department store to relocate from the “Ladies’ Mile” to Fifth Avenue, influencing other retailers to follow suit.
Altman’s was known for its refined atmosphere and conservative elegance, offering upscale merchandise and genteel service. It also pioneered the opening of suburban branches, with locations in White Plains, Manhasset, Short Hills, and others.
After Benjamin Altman’s death in 1913, ownership of the store passed to the Altman Foundation. In 1986, shifting tax laws prompted the foundation to sell the store to an investor group. It was later acquired by Australian firm L.J. Hooker in 1987, whose misguided retail strategy led to the chain’s rapid decline. B. Altman filed for bankruptcy in 1989, and all stores were closed by early 1990.
The Fifth Avenue flagship was designated a New York City landmark in 1985 and later repurposed to house the CUNY Graduate Center and the NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library. The store's elegant legacy included beloved holiday windows and the Charleston Gardens restaurant. B. Altman remains part of American cultural memory, appearing in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel television series.
This authentic vintage B. Altman blazer blends sharp city tailoring with country elegance, capturing the timeless sophistication of equestrian style. Likely dating to the mid-20th century, this blazer features a streamlined silhouette with a unique seat panel inside — a subtle nod to its likely original practical use on horseback.
Crafted in a rich, warm brown wool, the jacket’s minimalist design allows its fine construction and heritage charm to shine. Whether styled for modern wear or collected for its historical merit, this piece is a beautifully tailored tribute to refined sporting tradition.
Label: B. Altman & Co. Paris New York
Based on label comparisons from the Vintage Fashion Guild, this jacket dates approximately to the 1920s
Authentic vintage blazer from luxury retailer B. Altman & Co.
Wool construction in a deep, earthy brown
Tailored equestrian silhouette with a gently structured shoulder
Paneled seat detail suggests functional riding wear origins
Single-breasted design with sleek lapels and waist pockets
Fully lined interior for comfort and durability
Elegant, versatile fit — perfect layered over dresses, trousers, or riding-inspired looks
Bust: 34 inches
Waist: 30 inches
Sleeve length: 22 inches
Length (shoulder to hem): 26.5 inches
This blazer is in phenomenal vintage condition with no notes on condition. The sole exception is that the seat paneling inside has some wear, which does not affect its sturdiness, function, and does not show when worn.
The true color of this blazer is a rich, warm chocolate brown.
B. Altman & Company was a prestigious American department store founded in 1865 by Benjamin Altman in New York City. Initially located on the Lower East Side, the store moved several times as it grew, eventually settling in its iconic Italian Renaissance-style flagship building at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street in 1906. It was the first major department store to relocate from the “Ladies’ Mile” to Fifth Avenue, influencing other retailers to follow suit.
Altman’s was known for its refined atmosphere and conservative elegance, offering upscale merchandise and genteel service. It also pioneered the opening of suburban branches, with locations in White Plains, Manhasset, Short Hills, and others.
After Benjamin Altman’s death in 1913, ownership of the store passed to the Altman Foundation. In 1986, shifting tax laws prompted the foundation to sell the store to an investor group. It was later acquired by Australian firm L.J. Hooker in 1987, whose misguided retail strategy led to the chain’s rapid decline. B. Altman filed for bankruptcy in 1989, and all stores were closed by early 1990.
The Fifth Avenue flagship was designated a New York City landmark in 1985 and later repurposed to house the CUNY Graduate Center and the NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library. The store's elegant legacy included beloved holiday windows and the Charleston Gardens restaurant. B. Altman remains part of American cultural memory, appearing in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel television series.
