Estimated 1990s, Renoma Paris 'Detachable Sleeve Multi-Pocket Jacket'.
A special arrival.
Renoma Paris is a French fashion house.
Maurice Renoma, one of its founders, opened the first boutique in Paris's 16th arrondissement in 1963 alongside his brother Michel.
The boutique, with its white facade, became known as the "White House," and the concept of acquiring pieces for oneself and wearing them to social gatherings—what might be called real clothes—quickly gained popularity.
The serious maison prêt-à-porter was a novel concept at the time and earned considerable acclaim.
It became beloved from Paris students to fashion world luminaries, particularly captivating artists attuned to their own expression—musicians, filmmakers and others—who adopted the brand's clothing.
Figures of historical consequence, from Serge Gainsbourg to John Lennon to Andy Warhol, favored the house's pieces.
Renoma Paris, established by Maurice Renoma, remains one of those brands loved across generations.
The style and philosophy he created continue to influence fashion enthusiasts today.
From Renoma Paris, we present a removable-sleeve multi-pocket jacket.
The multi-pocket jacket has become virtually synonymous with vintage Renoma itself.
It is notably the piece worn by Andy Warhol, the American beacon of Pop Art, during a journey to China.
Though sharing the same multi-pocket specification, variants almost certainly emerged across different production years, differing in fabric and silhouette.
This particular example carries details virtually identical to the piece Warhol wore during his China travels.
Asymmetrically placed flap pockets across the chest, dual zip-slash pockets through the midsection, and two modest flap pockets on each side of the hem—the defining "multi-pocket" specification.
Such detailing appeals to many, a jacket that genuinely satisfies.
The front closure employs a dual-structure design of zip fastener and snap buttons in a concealed placket, offering both aesthetic and functional superiority.
The zip slider employs YKK brand hardware.
The sleeves are designed to be detachable via zip fastener, originally allowing for a dual-purpose 2-way wearing as a vest. However, this particular example shows missing elements in the fastener teeth, rendering separation impossible.
For those intending to wear it as a jacket, this presents no concern.
Worn with an easy, unhurried hand, the jacket's true character emerges more fully.
Personally, it suits refined, formal-leaning styling—a tied collar approach, precisely.
It is undeniably a versatile piece, timeless in appeal, suited equally to casual and formal modes.
Though multi-pocket jackets appear in current collections with regularity, the vintage enthusiast naturally seeks the originals from that era.
No size marking is visible, though it appears to correspond to a Japanese M to L.
Based on actual measurements, it represents a golden size for the Japanese frame and should suit a wide range of builds.It carries itself well whether worn true to size or oversized.
Marks of use are present—soiling, repair traces, and missing elements in the sleeve fastener teeth—yet no substantial damage impedes wearing, and it remains thoroughly wearable.
A signature French fashion brand, Renoma Paris.
A multi-pocket jacket of Warhol's own choosing is a rarity in the vintage market.
Worthy of wardrobe and equally as a collection piece or design reference.
Arrivals of this caliber remain infrequent at our shop. If you have been searching, we would encourage you not to let this opportunity pass.
