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Youth Craft Wool Coat

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by EmilyJewel, Nov 30, 2014.

  1. EmilyJewel

    EmilyJewel Registered Guest

    HI

    I bought the most beautiful Wool coat this weekend. The brand is Youth Craft, Which I have been having a hard time finding online. I was wondering if any of you know anything about the brand ie. When they started? When did they close?

    I'll try and post some pictures soon. It's too pretty not to share.
     
  2. Hi Emily,

    Are you in Australia? I think I've seen a Melbourne label called Youth Craft on some late '50s-'60s items. If you can show photos of the labels and your coat, it will help.
     
  3. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    Is it Youth Craft or Youthcraft?

    I have had & seen quite a few Youthcraft coats here in the USA, most are 50s-70s.
     
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  4. EmilyJewel

    EmilyJewel Registered Guest

    Hi

    Your right, It's YouthCraft. I wasn't sure if I should space it or not. The label doesn't look spaced but online I seen the same label for sale and people had it spaced so I wasn't for sure.
     
  5. joules

    joules VFG Member

    From a legal document, 1958 : "Youthcraft occupied the fifth, sixth, and seventh floors of a building located at 306 West 8th Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Its business was that of manufacturing women's clothing."

    I know it operated back in the 40s as well.
     
  6. EmilyJewel

    EmilyJewel Registered Guest

    You all are so much better at this than I am. I can't ever find things, and you come back with a legal document. Thanks for all the help.

    If I get home soon enough I'll post pictures tonight.
     
  7. joules

    joules VFG Member

    Aw shucks, you're most welcome. I recalled that it was based in Missouri, and simply Googled a bit.

    Do you happen to have photos of the coat?
     
  8. jauntyrooster

    jauntyrooster Alumni

    I had a wonderful YouthCraft a few years ago - I had a terrible time finding a replacement for the missing button which is why I remember it! It had a great rabbit fur collar. Please excuse my terrible photos - just trust me the coat was really wonderful - would love to see yours :)
     

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  10. EmilyJewel

    EmilyJewel Registered Guest

    jacket.jpg Jacket1.jpg jacket2.jpg jacket3.jpg jacket4.jpg Here's my coat. I love it!

    To me it looks a bit 70s with the collar and then the back and sleeves have a Military look. It's by far my favorite thrift store find.

    I feel like you could find something like this in a shop today and pay hundreds of dollars for it.
     
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  11. joules

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  12. thespectrum

    thespectrum VFG Member Staff Member

    That's a great coat & I agree, 70s.
     

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