Vintage 1970s late 1980s Gold Peddle Pushers Capri Pants Matador

Exceedingly rare and highly sought after vintage late 1970s earl 1980s pedal pushers, these were recently sourced from a collection of pieces from an estate in France.  The and are in near perfect condition, all the more to behold to the trained eye of a seasoned vintage collector.  Albeit an unsigned vintage piece the quality and tailoring are excellent and they appear to have been crafted as a couture made to measure piece.

Cut from black and gold zig gold lurex, this style of pants emanated from capri bicycle pants of the 1950s to have a renaissance again in the late 1970s in the disco styling creations of Studio 54 and continued to the early new romantic styling of the 1980s.  Y ves Saint L aurent took influence with his matador suit. These pieces of fashion history are becoming scarce to source and this pair are in exceptional condition and are almost timeless in their uniqueness equally.

The pants fasten with 3 filigree design gold brass buttons and a zip and gave a wide waistband to emphasise that high waist look.  The pants  are lined part way for modesty through and the lurex gives way to a voluminous fun silhouette that tie to the knee to create that bubble hem on each leg

Style with a black velvet jacked for chic sophisticated styling or pair with our blue lurex bow blouse as shown here.

Condition: Excellent 

Size 10/12

Additional Size Information: Can be worn by sizes 8 10  - Depending on preferred fit as can be worn lower on the hips for more information on international sizes please see the tab below

We recommend that when making your purchase you check the measurements and sizing or contact us for size advice, Jen is very happy to help you and give you advice based on her 27 years of curating vintage and experience as fashion retail.

Measurements of Garment (in inches)

Size Guide

A note about buying vintage from Overdress Vintage: What sets us apart from other vintage companies is our glamourous and fashionable finds and Jen’s eye – it cant be copied.  Jen finds the best most fabulous vintage and will do all she can to help you with your choices.  Everything in the shop is clean and pristine to meet our high quality standards as close to as you would shopping for new.  Vintage items have previously been worn in most cases a  minimum 35 years old and perfection should not be expected from a garment from another era.   

UK SIze 10/12

Waist 30 inches

Leg from Waist band 29 inches

Inside Leg 13 inches