Show Me the Good Stuff.

The world-renowned Paris Flea Market at the Porte de Clignancourt.

Buyers look at the goods with an appraising eye.

Sellers look at the buyers with an appraising eye.

One particular seller is sizing you up.

Could it be the raised chikan embroidery on your sleeve, as you sip a leisurely café crème in the early morning?

Or the grace with which you strike a pose in front of the palmetto and wild rose embellished mirror?

"You don't want that Louis the Fifteenth. I personally prefer, as I'm sure you do, the less rococo, more restraint of Louis the Sixteenth."

Obviously you're no one to be trifled with
as you accept his "special invitation" card to his showroom.

You'll brush up on your Louies later.

18th Century Middle Eastern Jacket (No. 2794). Eye-catching combination of cotton dobby, yarn dye stripe, and embroidery, fully lined.

If extraordinary and understated can be used in the same sentence, this accomplishes both. Three-quarter sleeves continue the striping effect. Front yoke enhances the fit. Interest will run deep all the way to its mysteriously dark color. Made to be worn open.

Works well with 20th or 21st century jeans.

Women's sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Color: Cranberry.