Description
A rare matching two-piece set with original stud details and classic bell-bottom silhouette. A standout piece for western wear collectors and vintage performance wardrobes.”
A striking 1970s western pant suit by Manning Silver of Las Vegas, rendered in a saturated crimson-pink tone and finished with classic studded yoke detailing. The set consists of a fitted snap-front shirt and coordinating high-rise bell-bottom trousers, designed as a complete ensemble.
Manning Silver was a respected western wear maker associated with Las Vegas show clothing and country-music performance wardrobes. Their designs balanced stage presence with tailored construction, producing garments intended to read clearly under lights and in motion.
This example retains its original studs, clean lines, and confident proportions, making it a strong representative of early-to-mid-1970s western performance fashion.
Curator’s Note
Western performance wear occupies a distinct place in 1970s American fashion history—where tailoring, spectacle, and regional identity intersected. Unlike novelty or costume interpretations, pieces like this Manning Silver set were purpose-built: durable, visually legible, and expressive without excess.
Its authority comes not from fabric rarity, but from clarity of design. Color, symmetry, and silhouette do the work. In the archive, it functions as a cultural document—reflecting how western iconography moved from rodeo and stage into broader visual language during the decade.
Details
- Designer / Maker: Manning Silver
- Origin: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Era: Early–mid 1970s (c. 1971–1975)
- Set: Two-piece pant suit (shirt + pants)
- Material: Polyester (performance-weight fabric typical of period western wear)
- Color: Crimson / deep pink
- Top: Long-sleeve snap-front shirt with studded western yokes (front and back)
- Pants: High-rise bell-bottom trousers with coordinating stud detail
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; studs intact, fabric clean and wearable
- Fit: Best fits modern medium (see measurements)
SHIRT*
Bust – 36”
Shoulder- 15″
Sleeve – 23″
Overall Length – 25″
PANTS*
Waist up to 30″
Hip – 36″
Front Rise – 11″
Inseam – 31″
Overall Length – 40″
Leg Opening – 22″
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Return Policy
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