St John was started in 1962 by Marie St John and her fiancé Bob Gray. They sold 80 percent in 1990. Their daughter started designing with her friend Diane Griffith 1994. This black wool pant suit has a naval feel to it with it’s double breasted style. The double row of gold buttons have a small heart motif in the middle. The oversized shawl collar has a gold embroidered scroll underneath it in the back.The sleeves have gold studs going down the center to a large cuff. Shorter length in the packet shows off the pants which has a gold chain sewn in it to look like the chain of a watch that was carried by men in the 1920s. The belt loops have a gold button on each. They are straight legged and flat front. Measures as follows Shoulders 15, Sleeves 24, Armhole 8, Bust 36, Waist 31, Length of Jacket 24 Pants 43 Excellent condition