Gerard Darel - Vintage Silk Gingham Blouse in Black and White

This is the blouse you've been searching for—a Gerard Darel vintage treasure that embodies everything timeless about French style. Crafted from pure silk in an iconic black-and-white gingham check, it's the kind of piece that transcends seasons and trends, working effortlessly from office to dinner, casual to refined. What makes this blouse essential: the impeccable tailoring. A fitted cut with a classic collar and buttoned cuffs speaks to Gerard Darel's heritage as a Parisian institution since 1971. The house built its reputation on exactly these kinds of wardrobe foundations—the pieces that anchor a sophisticated closet. You'll find Gerard Darel in Bloomingdale's, John Lewis, and Galeries Lafayette for good reason. In excellent vintage condition, this blouse retains its original structure and silk sheen. At size 36 EU with a 50 cm bust, it's designed for a refined, fitted silhouette. The measurements—60 cm sleeves and 63 cm length—create proportions that feel modern and wearable, not dated. Originally retailing around EUR 230, this is investment-quality vintage at a fraction of the price. It's the blouse that makes getting dressed feel intentional. The kind of piece that pairs with everything in your wardrobe and somehow makes it all better. This is not just clothing—it's the foundation of effortless elegance.

The Designer

Gerard Darel is the Paris house founded in 1971, known for silk blouses, leather bags and the kind of quiet Parisian wardrobe staples stocked at Bloomingdale's, John Lewis and Galeries Lafayette.

Details

• 100% silk, gingham check
• GERARD DAREL 
• black/white
• Blouse
• Houndstooth pattern 
• Fitted shirt cut, buttoned cuffs, classic collar
• Size 36 (EU)
• Excellent vintage condition
• Retail value: approx. EUR 230

Measurements

• Bust 50 cm
• Shoulders 38 cm
• Sleeves  60 cm
• Length 63 cm