A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PERSONAL CLOTHING ITEM OF EARL SCRUGGS

THIS WILL LOOK GREAT DISPLAYED IN A LARGE JERSEY FRAME WITH A COPY OF THE MAGAZINE SHOWING EARL WEARING AND PERFORMING IN THIS VERY OUTFIT !

Blye of Florence Outfit Worn by Earl Scruggs on Pickin' Magazine (January 1977)

Earl Scruggs, the legendary banjo pioneer who transformed American traditional music with his innovative three-finger picking style, frequently broke stylistic boundaries not only in his musical arrangements but also in his personal presentation during the 1970s era of the Earl Scruggs Revue.] A prime example of this countercultural yet refined aesthetic is captured on the cover of the January 1977 issue of Pickin' magazine, where Scruggs is famously featured wearing a distinctive, custom-designed leather and suede patchwork ensemble crafted by the luxury Florentine fashion house Blye of Florence. This outfit epitomized the fusion of high-end Italian sartorial craftsmanship with the eclectic, earth-toned fashion sensibilities of 1970s roots and progressive country-rock musicians.

The garment itself is an intricately tailored, multi-paneled suede and leather coat or jacket featuring contrasting earth tones—predominantly deep tans, rich chocolates, and rust browns—seamlessly stitched together with exposed decorative leather lacing and intricate yoke detailing. Blye of Florence, known during the 1960s and 1970s for importing ultra-luxurious, handcrafted Italian leather goods and statement outerwear popular among entertainers and trendsetters, constructed the piece with a dramatic collar and structured lines that bridged traditional European tailoring with rustic Americana. Worn over a patterned shirt with a wide-collared 1970s silhouette, this high-fashion Italian creation contrasted sharply with the traditional overalls or modest suits worn by early bluegrass musicians, visually signaling Scruggs’s transition into a modern, genre-bending artist who comfortably shared stages with rock and folk icons like The Byrds, Bob Dylan, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. This was purchased around 2016 at the Estate sale of Earl & Louise Scruggs when Randy & Gary were readying the house on Franklin Rd for sale. The Estate sale was handled by Berenice Denton Estate Sales and Appraisals

This would look great in a large shadow box frame (not included) but available at Hobby Lobby or online (search Jersey Frame).

SHIPS by USPS or LOCAL PICK UP IN COOKEVILLE TN 38501 (HALF WAY BETWEEN NASHVILLE & KNOXVILLE)

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