Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990
Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990

Vintage Lillie Rubin Black Silk Beaded Sequin Bolero Jacket – Circa 1990

$255.00

A spectacular vintage Lillie Rubin black silk bolero jacket from approximately the late 1980s to early 1990s, lavishly embellished with jewel-tone beads and sequins. Electric turquoise, cobalt blue, violet, fuchsia, green, and antique gold form sweeping floral and paisley-inspired motifs across the cropped jacket, creating extraordinary color and movement against the black silk.

Designed with an open front, long sleeves, and a sharply cropped 15-inch silhouette, this vintage beaded evening jacket makes an unforgettable finishing piece. Wear it over a black dress for evening, pair it with silk trousers, or style it with denim for a more unexpected approach.

Why We Love It

This is maximalist eveningwear at its best: colorful, beautifully detailed, and remarkably wearable. The cropped bolero shape allows the elaborate beadwork to remain the focus without overwhelming the wearer. It is a true statement jacket capable of transforming even the simplest look.

Details

  • Era: Circa late 1980s–early 1990s
  • Label: Lillie Rubin
  • Garment: Cropped bolero-style evening jacket
  • Color: Black with multicolored jewel-tone embellishment
  • Material: 100% silk
  • Lining: 100% acetate
  • Beaded and sequined floral and paisley-inspired design
  • Open front
  • Long sleeves
  • Vintage tagged size 6
  • Made in China

Measurements

Measurements were taken flat. Vintage sizing differs from modern sizing; please compare these measurements with a similar jacket that fits comfortably.

  • Shoulders: 15 inches
  • Pit to pit: 17 inches
  • Sleeves: 22.5 inches
  • Length: 15 inches

Condition - Good

Collector’s Notes

Lillie Rubin began as a Miami Beach boutique in 1946 and developed into a national specialty retailer recognized for glamorous occasion dressing. The label’s eveningwear became associated with the bold, elaborately embellished style of the 1980s and 1990s; Selena Quintanilla famously wore a sparkling Lillie Rubin gown to the 1994 Grammy Awards. This silk bolero captures that same celebratory approach to eveningwear through its brilliant color, dense embellishment, and dramatic cropped silhouette.