A vintage Kalmanovich fully sequined star-pattern blazer stage-worn by Jewel (Jewel Kilcher) throughout the entirety of her performance at the KAABOO Del Mar music festival in San Diego, California on September 16, 2018, screen-matched to the professionally filmed and released full-length concert video of that performance. Signed by Jewel on the interior lining. Acquired from Jewel’s personal wardrobe through her charity closet sale at 4KINSHIP in Santa Fe, New Mexico (May 2023).
Video Documentation
Historical Context
Jewel Kilcher is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actress whose debut album Pieces of You (1994) became one of the best-selling debut albums in history. Known for her folk-pop songcraft and acoustic-centered live performances, Jewel has maintained an active touring and recording career across three decades. KAABOO Del Mar was a premium adult-oriented music and arts festival held annually at the Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego, California from 2015 through 2019, known for its multi-genre programming and high production values. The September 16, 2018 performance is documented in a full-length professional multi-camera concert video running over ninety minutes.
Stage & Performance Use
Jewel wore this jacket throughout the entirety of her KAABOO Del Mar performance on September 16, 2018 — a confirmed, professionally documented stage appearance providing continuous visual coverage of the garment across the full length of the show.
Screen-Match
This jacket is screen-matched to the KAABOO Del Mar concert video through its distinctive construction details, including the specific arrangement of the silver/white star sequin motifs against the black base sequin field, and identifiable individual features including missing elements within one of the star patterns. These specific and repeatable visual identifiers correspond directly to the jacket as currently preserved and are visible across multiple points in the concert footage. A dedicated screen-match graphic is included in the photographic documentation accompanying this listing.
A dedicated screen-match graphic is included in the photographic documentation accompanying this listing.
Specifications
· Designer: Kalmanovich (vintage)
· Type: Sequin blazer/jacket
· Construction: Dense all-over linked donut/ring-shaped black sequins throughout; larger silver-tone sequins forming bold star motifs across the body and sleeves. Fully lined in black satin. Button-front closure with black fabric-covered buttons (gold-tone stud and metal eyelet detail). Structured, tailored silhouette.
· Interior label: KALMANOVICH (white on black woven label)
· Signature: Signed by Jewel on the interior black satin lining in silver/gray ink
· Chest: 34″ — Waist: 30″ — Length: 24″ — Sleeve: 33″ (center back to sleeve edge)
Condition
Very Good. Sequin embellishment is largely intact with wear consistent with stage performance use. Some light sequin loss in areas, as typical for this construction type. The interior signature is present and legible.
Provenance
From Jewel’s personal wardrobe. Acquired at the 4KINSHIP charity closet sale, Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 5-7, 2023. 4KINSHIP is the only Diné (Navajo) owned retail space in Santa Fe and hosted Jewel’s first-ever personal wardrobe sale as a charity event, with proceeds benefiting the Diné Skate Garden Project on Navajo Nation. The sale was promoted by 4KINSHIP on their official social media (view 4KINSHIP Instagram post) and included confirmed attribution of items to Jewel’s personal collection. The jacket was listed on the 4KINSHIP webstore as “Vintage Kalmanovich Sequin Blazer” with description noting “Epic stagewear blazer, fully sequined with star pattern. Preloved and preworn.” No formal Certificate of Authenticity; provenance established through the 4KINSHIP sale attribution and the screen match to the September 16, 2018 KAABOO performance.
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