Vintage Black Velvet Pants Carla El Corte Inglés High Waisted - Made in Spain - 1980s

Vintage formal trousers by Carla, an exclusive brand of El Corte Inglés department stores, manufactured in Spain in the late 1980s.

Object History: The Carla line represented for decades the standard of elegance and quality in Spanish tailoring for El Corte Inglés. This piece is an example of late 20th-century national production, characterized by the use of fine materials and structured tailoring that defined the silhouette of the era.

Technical details:
- Period: Late 1980s
- Technique: Short-pile velvet with full inner lining
- Style: High-waisted with front pleats and a straight, slightly tapered leg cut
- Closure: Invisible side zipper with safety hook
- Tag Size: 40 (Estimated modern XS-S)
- Reference Mannequin Measurements: Waist 60 cm (23.6 inches), Hips 88 cm (34.6 inches)
- Recommended height: 155-160 cm (61-63 inches)

Conservation status: Excellent vintage condition. No pressure marks on the velvet, bald spots, tears, or stains. The fabric retains its deep shine and original softness. Delivered clean and ready for use.

These trousers are an archival piece for collectors of Spanish vintage fashion or for integration into period costumes and contemporary formal styles requiring the sobriety of high-quality black velvet.